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SERVES 1 This is a great way to use up leftovers. Throw in some frozen veggies too for a healthy boost of fibre. YOU WILL NEED 1tbsp olive oil1 chicken breast, diced½ carrot, diced¼ sweetheart cabbage

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These make a nice canapé – simply serve with cocktail sticks. Equally, they make a great dinner with some rice noodles and crunchy veg. SERVES 4 (MAKES 20 MEATBALLS) | PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS | EASY

She’s gained a huge social media following showing people how to create five family meals for just £25. Here, Ashleigh Mogford, aka @cardiff.mum, shares her tasty, quick and cheap meals

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about125g each)1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and g

SERVES 2 Whip up this super savoury fusion dish using a few store-cupboard staples. YOU WILL NEED 100g spaghetti1tbsp vegetable oil1tsp finely chopped garlic½tsp Chinese five-spice powder½tsp chilli o