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Homemade basics are cheaper, tastier and easy to batch bake. A few storecupboard staples can save pounds on snacks, breakfasts and even takeaways. 1 HOMEMADE GRANOLA Toss oats, honey, seeds and nuts w

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SERVES 4 (WITH LEFTOVERS) Whip up a tasty chicken dinner on the weekend, then enjoy the leftovers throughout the week. YOU WILL NEED 200ml white wine2 red onions, each cut into 8 wedges2 leeks, roughl

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

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