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Budget family dinners: feed the whole family for just £1 per serving

Don’t let sticking to a budget stop you enjoying delicious dinners. Here are five simple family meals packed with flavour and costing only £1 per serving. Time to get cooking and enjoy tucking in!

  1. Simple kale, chorizo and chickpea bake

    Everyone loves the simplicity of a traybake and this vibrant version pairs punchy chorizo with nutritious kale and hearty chickpeas. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is great for combining budget-friendly ingredients.

    Simple kale, chorizo and chickpea bake
  2. Tasty full English baked potatoes

    Get your breakfast fix at dinnertime with this merging of two classic dishes, the humble baked potato and traditional full English breakfast. Topping with creamy mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and perfectly crisp bacon really takes budget baked potatoes to a new level.

    Tasty full English baked potatoes
  3. Vibrant sticky soy-glazed fish

    Frozen fillets are a great way of getting plenty of fish into your dinners without breaking the bank. A sticky marinade with soy sauce and ginger brings extra flavour. Fluffy rice and colourful veg round off this family meal nicely.

    Vibrant sticky soy-glazed fish
  4. Speedy cheat’s summer veg paella

    Fancy a Spanish-inspired paella without the fuss or expense? This cheat’s vegetarian version is just what you need. Crammed with veg and ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a speedy family dinner everyone can enjoy.

    Speedy cheat’s summer veg paella
  5. Hearty kale, pasta and cannellini bean soup

    A big batch of soup is a great way to use cheap and cheerful ingredients. With pasta, kale, beans, fresh herbs and zesty lemon, this hearty soup is ready in just 40 minutes. You can even make ahead and freeze for when you need an extra-speedy dinner.

    Hearty kale, pasta and cannellini bean soup