Money saving meals on a budget

VFL regular Katy is an author, food writer, cookery tutor and recipe developer. She has a passion for seasonal ingredients, vibrant food and fuss-free home cooking. Pickled vegetables such as red onio

By Megan Hallett Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil2 red chillies, sliced2 lemongrass stalks, finely sliced2 kaffir lime leaves1 large garlic clove, crushed1 tbsp chopped fresh ro

By Riverford (riverford.co.uk) Serves 2 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins 1 tin of chickpeas, drained2 tbsp harissa paste1 red onion, roughly chopped8 dried apricots, roughly choppedJuice of 1 lemon, divi

By Christina Soteriou Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 large butternut squash2 × 400g tins of chickpeas4 tbsp cumin seeds2 tbsp fennel seeds2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds2 tsp coriander seeds2 ts

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

By Rebecca Seal and Leon Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 15 mins 200g extra-firm tofu, cut into 2cm cubes3 tbsp cornflourNeutral oil, for cookingA pinch of dried wakame seaweed700ml boiling water1 tbsp