Inside, you’ll find hundreds of simply satisfying dinner ideas as well affordable desserts that end menus on a sweet note. I’m so grateful to have had the best team at Penguin Random House UK to create this book with - Sam Crisp, Demeter Scanlon, Alice King and the rest of the team at Ebury, thank you for making this the best experience!

These need to be from frontline professionals – such as your nearest Citizens Advice , health or social care workers, children’s centres, housing associations, advice charities, and mental health teams. With smart budget-friendly swaps and simple tips, Beat the Budget is a fantastic resource that delivers reliable, affordable recipes that you will come back to again and again to feed yourself, your friends and your family. The crispy battered protein is ready in under 12 minutes and gives the ideal texture and flavour for this full-to-the-brim burrito. I then decided it would be fun, and hopefully beneficial, to share my recipes for other students and people on a budget to try out. But there’s no reason why you can’t use exactly the same resources – grab yourself a student cookbook or check out social media accounts and blogs like the Starving Student.

You can grab an individual serving whenever you fancy and after just a couple of weeks, you’ll have a variety of recipes to choose from.

The book’s mission is about proving that delicious food doesn’t have to be expensive and complicated and that you can achieve these results with the simplest of methods and ingredients.She has continued to share her creations ever since, building up a following of over 260k on Instagram. With tips on Meal Prepping and how to make many recipes in your slow cooker or air fryer, this book has everything you need on a budget. I use frozen fish here as it’s cheaper than fresh fish and great to have in the freezer so that you can whip this up whenever you want. You could also have a go at cooking the classic tomato pasta – the sauce takes just minutes to cook.

At the back of the book (pages 231–5) I’ve included five suggested menus with ingredients lists to get you started, which you can use to take the stress out of planning on a budget.or less per portion and sections for breakfast (healthy and filling to start the day right), 15 minutes or less (to save time and money), one-pot wonders (easy recipes that don’t stack the dishes), fakeaways (all your favourites at home) and more.