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

Set aside 30 minutes each week. Get out your pen and paper (or notes app!) and figure out your meals, always leaving a little room for flexibility when you get to the store. Creating a workable pantry

Eating healthily doesn’t have to be expensive, but it can be a struggle to keep both a diet and your bank balance on track. That’s why we’ve made it easy and created a simple eating plan that will hel

Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

Use a few storecupboard heroes to transform humble ingredients into flavourful, low-cost midweek meals

Our in-house skills editor Barney Desmazery offers his top tips for saving time and money in the kitchen