Eat well for less with these low-effort, high-flavour scratch-cook dishes

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

■ Serves 4 as a snack ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 2 large onions, sliced2 tsp sunflower oil1 tsp brown sugar100g cheddar, grated1 tbsp American-stylemustard, plus extra to serve200g corn tortilla ch

Weather too grim to go out? Put the brolly down and rustle up our recipes using freezer and storecupboard standbys instead

Tasty swaps for boring sarnies – all under 300 cals!