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Meals for under £5

Feeling the credit crunch? Aren't we all! Which is why we've come up with 15 (yes, 15!) mouthwatering dishes for four for under a fiver – now you can justify that bottle of wine!
Meals for under £5



Biryani-style baked chicken and rice recipe
A substantial, satisfying Indian-inspired meal.








Braised beef stew recipe
Pickled red cabbage would make a fantastic accompaniment to this cheap, beefy, warming stew.






Caramel soy roasties recipe
You can use other winter squash varieties instead of butternut squash in this gorgeous roast dish, which can be a vegetarian main course or a side dish.






Crunchy fish burgers recipe
These burgers have a real kick to them. If you prefer them milder, mix a few tablespoons mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Spread on the fish before rolling in the polenta.







Five-spice roast pork with miso soup recipe
A warming bowlful of Chinese-style pork soup that makes a filling but very healthy supper. And all for under £4!






Ham and leek stovetop pasta recipe
This pasta dish is a homely recipe that's sure to become a favourite. The method is very similar to making a risotto – the pasta absorbs the flavours of the stock, ham and leeks to add a savoury depth.






Lentil and tomato dhal with lamb koftas recipe
Mildly spiced lamb dhals make wonderfully cheap and filling suppers; this recipe will feed four for less than £3.50.






Meatloaf recipe
Meatloaf is a nutritious, filling meal that kids will love; and at around £4 to make for an average family, it will be popular with mum too.






Oozy mushroom omelettes recipe
A luscious light and fluffy omelette that tastes very indulgent but only costs around £4.26.







Pork schnitzels and red cabbage sauerkraut recipe
This schnitzel recipe costs around £4.55 to make. Use chicken or turkey breasts, flattened, instead of the pork, if you like. You can freeze the sauerkraut for up to 2 months.







Sicilian turkey meatballs and pasta recipe
This Italian family favourite with meatballs and pasta costs a mere £3 to make.






Smoked haddock and sweetcorn chowder recipe
A quick and easy chowder for four hungry mouths. If haddock doesn't appeal, use mussels.







Toad-in-the-hole with red onions and quick gravy recipe
A British favourite, toad-in-the-hole, with its succulent sausages and comforting batter, is always a winner. And it's cheap to make too. Vegetarians can replace the sausages and stock with veggie options.





Tomato and spicy sausage baked eggs with cornbread recipe
A mouthwatering, filling meal of eggs, sausages and tomatoes. The quick-and-easy-to-make cornbread is an added bonus.





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