Constraint is where creativity thrives, says Giovanna Ryan – you might be surprised by what you can make with very little

From speedy suppers to slow-cooked comfort food and indulgent cakes, these heartwarming recipes from Hari Beavis can be made using just one pan, pot, tray or tin

SERVES 6 The addition of lentils keeps this leaner on both cost and cals. YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp olive oil500g minced lamb1 large onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed1tsp ground cumin1tsp ground

All these recipes can be easily doubled and frozen to save you time and money – it’s the ultimate kitchen hack

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g head of broccoli, broken intoflorets300g pasta (we used orecchiette)1 tbsp pine nuts1 large bunch of basil1 large garlic clove2 tbsp parmesan, finely grat