pasta canned fish peanut butter rice jarred beans Dried pasta is a stalwart of the storecupboard, and at this time of year, you’re likely to have some cabbage and sausages in the fridge as well. Here’

Q I’d like to help others this Christmas but my budget is limited. Do you have any tips? A There are lots of ways to help others that don’t involve money. Are there any local charities near you lookin

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

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Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

Here we’re jazzing up a handy grain packet, meaning you get big flavour, fast. SERVES 2 TOTAL TIME 13 mins EASY 160g long-stem broccoli 2 x 150g free-range skinless chicken breasts olive oil 460g jar