Dinner for under £5

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

My smashed potato salad went viral on social media last year, and I’m always looking for innovative ways to use potatoes – here, they’re a great stand-in for a pastry case. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins COO

MAKES 12 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 15g butter 15g plain flour 180ml milk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 60g gruyère, grated 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 80g wafer-thin smoked ham, torn 1 egg, beaten

Put a Middle Eastern spin on the classic baked cheesecake by drawing on the Dubai chocolate trend. With a buttery biscuit and kataifi pastry base, creamy pistachio-infused filling and luscious dark ch

Heat the air fryer to 190C. Tip 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 finely chopped onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves into a heatproof dish and cook in the air fryer for 3 mins. Add a 400g can chopped tomatoes and 1/2

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