This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

Whip up this deliciously creamy sauce using just a few store-cupboard staples. SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS ✱ 400g rigatoni ✱ 30g unsalted butter ✱ 1 banana shallot, diced ✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✱ ½t

She’s gained a huge social media following showing people how to create five family meals for just £25. Here, Ashleigh Mogford, aka @cardiff.mum, shares her tasty, quick and cheap meals

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about125g each)1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and g

Fry 1 sliced garlic clove for a few seconds in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 500g courgettes, quartered and chopped, and cook until starting to soften. Stir in 200g frozen peas, a 400g can drained cannellini

Pop these delicious meals in the middle of the table so everyone can serve themselves. What’s not to love?