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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

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No garden? No problem. A sunny windowsill is all you need to grow your own fresh ingredients and start saving money week after week. 1 REGROW SPRING ONIONS OR CELERY IN WATER Save the root ends of spr

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 8 pork sausages600g sweet potatoes, cutinto thin wedges1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp wholegrain mustard3 tbsp honey200g baby spinachFOR THE DRESSING5 tbsp olive oil2

Have a shot at Edinburgh Gin’s brand-new Raspberry Collins canned cocktail, perfect for a picnic with its enticing fruity notes. They’re also 2% ABV and 50 calories per can! RRP £1.50 from Tesco. If t