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Constraint is where creativity thrives, says Giovanna Ryan – you might be surprised by what you can make with very little

Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

SERVES 6 The addition of lentils keeps this leaner on both cost and cals. YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp olive oil500g minced lamb1 large onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed1tsp ground cumin1tsp ground

Our in-house skills editor Barney Desmazery offers his top tips for saving time and money in the kitchen

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

Eating healthily doesn’t have to be expensive, but it can be a struggle to keep both a diet and your bank balance on track. That’s why we’ve made it easy and created a simple eating plan that will hel