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

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 180g linguine or spaghetti ◆ Salt and freshly ground black pepper ◆ 100g frozen petit pois ◆ Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tbsp juice ◆ 60g Parmesan cheese, finely gra

■ 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

Simple ingredients, bold flavours – and on the table faster than a takeaway

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