How to throw budget-friendly summer parties

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YOU WILL NEED 12 chipolatas ✽ 6 slices streaky bacon, cut in half ✽ 2 large baguettes, each cut into 3 and sliced lengthways ✽ ¼ iceberg lettuce or 1 Little Gem, shredded ✽ Handful cherry tomatoes, sl

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Turn tired veg, leftover meat, and tinned staples into comforting, low-cost meals in a flash. 1 BLITZED VEGETABLE SOUP Clear out the fridge and give that sad-looking veg a second life. Roast or simmer

Q My kids say their packed lunches are boring. Do you have any tips for cheap ways to improve them? A Consider keeping a selection of different types of bread in your freezer, such as pittas and bagel