50 budget-friendly dinners to save you money

1

Tuna mornay pasta bake

When you think of easy, budget- and family-friendly comfort food, tuna mornay would have to top the list.

2

Swedish meatballs

Well worth the time it takes to roll.

3

Tuna patties

Tuna patties made without mashed potato.

4

Hainanese chicken rice express

This simple, healthy chicken and rice recipe is a family dinner staple. Using simple ingredients with fresh herbs and spices for a delicious dinner recipe.

5

Pad Sieu

A wonderful chicken stir fry with extra zing.

6

Potato gnocchi

Home-made potato pasta dumplings that take a bit of time to make but are well worth it.

7

Vegetable Bake with Cheese Sauce

Baked vegetables in a cheese sauce, which are nice as a side dish.

8

Noodle salad

A simple and easy way to make a salad. Great served with BBQs.

9

Baked pumpkin and bacon risotto

This baked risotto makes a fantastic midweek meal and will quickly become a family staple.

10

9 Veg Minestrone

This is a great way to eat all those vegetables we should be having every day.

11

French onion and bacon mashed potato bake

This French onion and bacon mashed potato bake is the perfect side for a Sunday roast. Use Dutch cream potatoes with a waxy flesh and a rich buttery flavour!

12

Rice paper rolls

Fresh, crunchy and dip-alicious good, rice paper rolls are the perfect lunchtime food, healthy snack and appetiser.

13

Chicken Waldorf salad

A yummy salad for a quick lunch or with a light tea.

14

Eggplant, olive and fetta patties

These speedy vegetarian fritters make for the perfect lunch or light dinner.

15

Meatballs in curried sauce

The mango chutney in this dish enhances the curry flavour, although it is very mild. Served over rice, the whole family will love this one with meatballs that are nice and tender.