As well as over 100 budget-friendly recipes, it's filled with plenty of tips to keep costs down. Learn how to shop seasonally, grow your own and cook economically.
Welcome
25 smart ways to CUT YOUR FOOD BILL • If your food bills have been rising recently, you’re not alone. Here’s how to keep the price of your weekly supermarket shop down
Seasonal guide • Eat fresh while saving money on your food
Summer GUIDE • There’s no better time of the year for fresh produce than summer. Fruit and veg are at their peak and it is also a great time for seasonal seafood. Tuck in!
Autumn GUIDE • Late summer and early autumn bring a surplus of garden veg and juicy fruit – time to go foraging for mushrooms and berries and to harvest fennel from the allotment…
Winter GUIDE • Some of our favourite luxury ingredients – from truffles to scallops – are at their best this month. Bon appétit!
Spring GUIDE • From February onwards, more local produce becomes available, from classic root veg to delicious asparagus and rhubarb
The easy GROW YOUR OWN GUIDE • Save money, save the planet and save all that supermarket packaging. Make this the year you sow the seeds of a new way to get your veg
GETTING STARTED
6 EASY CROPS
Cook your own PRODUCE • Cooking with produce you’ve grown means no pesticides, chemical fertilisers or wasteful plastic – just tasty food!
Fill up on FROZEN • Forget the fresh food-aisle, sometimes freezer buys are just as healthy – and can save you money too
Top 10 most VERSATILE FOODS • The best simple, versatile and budget-friendly ingredients for your kitchen
Brunch time • Eggs, pancakes or oats, these breakfast ingredients make for affordable meals
On the PULSE • Pulses include dried beans, lentils and peas. These are crops that are harvested for dry grains, and don’t include vegetables which are intended to be eaten while still green. It’s possible to buy them in dry form, but easier and quicker to use canned versions which are pre-cooked. Some research has shown that eating just one serving of pulses each day can significantly lower levels of harmful cholesterol. Plus, they're filling too!
VEGGIE Inspiration • Whether you’re cutting down on meat or you want to bump up your five a day, these vegetarian meals will put a smile on your face and save you pennies
Fabulous fakeaways • Healthier and cheaper - what’s to love about our lighter versions of take-out favourites?
ONE-POT wonders
One-tray DINNERS • Save on washing-up as well as time with these easy tray bake ideas – just pop in the oven and you're good to go!
Perfect PIZZAS • There’s nothing quite like a big slice of doughy, cheesy pizza and making your own will help keep down the cost. Create something tailored to your tastes…
8 quick PASTA SAUCE IDEAS • Cheap and filling, jazz up this easy-to-cook carb with tasty toppings
Easy EVERYDAY MEALS
How to SAVE ON SNACKS • Discover healthy and nutritious snack options that are easy to prepare and friendly to your finances
Affordable PARTY FOOD • Throwing a party doesn’t have to break the bank. Our wallet-friendly recipes are perfect for any soirée
Bake with APPLES! • This simple fruit is not only one of the cheapest, but also the most versatile. Whether you want a light dessert, a warming pud or an afternoon sweet treat, these apple bakes will hit the spot
Guilt-free DESSERTS • You don’t have to sacrifice dessert – these sweet treats won’t break the bank
Woman&Home Money-Saving Meals
woman&home MONEY SAVING MEALS
