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Budget Valentine's Day recipes
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Ultimate spaghetti carbonara recipe
Discover how to make traditional spaghetti carbonara. This classic Italian pasta dish combines a silky cheese sauce with crisp pancetta and black pepper.
Spaghetti puttanesca
Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family
Leek, butter bean & crispy chorizo soup
Blend leeks and butter beans to make this filling winter soup. Top with crispy chorizo and rosemary for a final flourish and serve with crusty bread
Sausage & hazelnut ragu with celeriac mash
Make the family this ragu with celeriac mash and it will soon become part of your repertoire. This easy, budget recipe also counts as three of your 5-a-day
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Rustle up this easy pasta dish served with a vibrant green sauce, thanks to the cavolo nero. It comes together in a flash – on the table in just 20 minutes
Lemon pepper steaks with hazelnut salsa verde
This lemon pepper steak recipe is a real treat for two and won't break the bank. Serve with seasonal celeriac chips and crunchy toasted hazelnuts
Butterscotch banana pie
This impressive looking salted caramel dessert is fit for a dinner party table, uses storecupboard ingredients and is ready in under half an hour
Swede gnocchi with crispy sage
Using much overlooked swede, you can create a budget-friendly, restaurant worthy gnocchi main course. Top with butter-fried herbs for a simple veggie dish
Whole baked ricotta with lentils & roasted cherry tomatoes
This easy vegetarian one-pan dish is quick to prepare and will help you to get your 5-a-day. Treat yourself to whole ricotta cheeses and seasonal veg
Apple crumble sundae
Ready in no time, this simple budget sundae will satisfy any midweek sweet cravings. If you're looking for a pudding you can whip up in a flash, this is it
Blue cheese gnocchi
Soft, creamy goat's cheese or a deliciously strong blue cheese both work well in this easy veggie supper that's on the table in just 20 minutes
5-minute mocha pots
This dreamy dessert is ready in under 10 minutes. Use milk chocolate if you're feeding young children
Mouclade with pasta
The slight spice of mild curry powder enhances rather than overpowers the mussels in this pasta dish - great budget treat for two
Easy caramel cake
Need to make a celebration cake at short notice? This foolproof, showstopping caramel cake uses storecupboard ingredients and is quick to whip up
Sticky chocolate cake
Bake this super easy chocolate cake with just a handful of storecupboard ingredients. Use marmalade (or jam if you prefer) to keep it moist and fruity
Sautéed artichokes, potatoes & egg
A handful of basic ingredients combined with storecupboard artichokes and you've got a speedy supper with a touch of lux
Peppered potato soup
This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni
Easy jam tarts
Bake our easy jam tarts and they'll instantly become a family favourite – plus, you can make them in less than half-an-hour if you use ready-made pastry.
Cinnamon pancakes with compote & maple syrup
American-style pancakes make a special weekend breakfast. You can even make the batter the night before
Mussels, white wine & parsley
British mussels are cheap, sustainable and surprisingly simple to cook. Follow Mary Cadogan’s step-by-step guide to preparing this version of moules marinière.