Cooking on a Budget

Practical advice for cooking well while spending less, from batch cooking to creative leftover recipes. Articles include homemade alternatives, budget entertaining and making gifts from scratch.

All About Making Your Own Pet Biscuits

Make homemade dog biscuits with ingredients you control, plus simple recipes that'll become your pup's favorite treat.

Budget Dinner Party Dishes

Throw an impressive dinner party without breaking the bank using budget cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables.

Ideas for Using Up Leftovers

Simple tips and recipes for turning leftover food into tasty meals without waste or extra spending.

Make One Freeze One

Cook a big batch of Beef Ragu this weekend and freeze it to create three different family dinners throughout the month.

Making a Homemade Christmas Hamper

Put together a thoughtful Christmas hamper with homemade food and gifts that cost less and mean more than store-bought presents.

Making Bread from Scratch

Homemade bread needs just four basic ingredients and takes an evening to make, so it's worth doing even on a tight budget.

Meals for Five Pounds or Less

Cook filling family meals for £5 or less with basic pantry staples and simple recipes like sausages in cider and homemade bread.