Budget

20 budget-friendly recipes that are perfect for flat dinners

Coming up with simple meals that are tasty, nutritious and easy on the pocket is no small task when you're cooking for flatmates. We've rounded up our best budget-friendly meals to help you feed the bunch - without compromising on taste.

14 simple dinners you can make with pantry staples

Whether you are trying to stick to a budget or want to be prepared for emergencies, knowing how to make the most of the ingredients you have on hand is a great cooking skill. To help, we've rounded up 14 recipes that make the most of pantry essentials.

Margherita pizzas with gluten-free kūmara bases

Create authentic Margherita pizzas with a gluten-free twist - the bases are made out of kūmara and rolled oats! They have a fabulously crunchy edge when cooked, meaning they are perfect for holding all of your favourite toppings.

7 hacks for eating superfoods on a budget in 2020

If you want some fresh new eating habits for 2020, but fear your post-Christmas bank balance can’t cope with the cost of pricey proteins and fantastical fruits, then read on - there are plenty of affordable alternatives!

Nici Wickes’ simple spaghetti

This spaghetti recipe highlights the beauty of simplicity. Pasta needs little more than garlic, lemon and oil to make it into an exquisite meal – just throw plenty of flavour at it and make sure it’s cooked al dente!

Chicken schnitzel with lemon parsley butter

Compromise on cost, not on flavour with this budget-friendly but oh-so-tasty chicken schnitzel recipe. Pair with our zingy lemon parsley butter and crunchy cabbage slaw for a well-balanced dinner idea.

Lamb burgers with beetroot sauce

Save money on dinner tonight with these quick and easy lamb burgers. Filled with juicy lamb steaks and our incredible homemade beetroot sauce recipe - it's a meal the whole family will love!

12 delicious ways to upgrade your instant noodles

Two-minute noodles go from classic Kiwi convenience food to a full on feast with these delicious recipes. Try our best instant noodle upgrades, including salad, soup, stir fries and more - you'll never look back!