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Vegetarian shepherd's pie with sweet potato

We've got over 8,000 free recipes! When it comes to cooking, cheap, quick & easy are our three favourite words! We've got loads of ideas for easy dinner recipes your family will love, cheap meal recipes if you're watching the pennies and quick healthy recipes that will mean you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen. From simple family meals to impressive cakes and cupcakes as well as easy chicken recipes, pasta recipes, warming casserole recipes and healthy meals, we have all the recipes you need including a great selection of meals for under £1 a head for quick family meal ideas. Here are your favourite cheap, quick & easy recipes this month:

 

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  • Jelly isn't just for kids but our pink sparkle jelly dessert are strictly for grown-ups. Made with sparkling…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 45 mins

  • These traditional cakes are totally irresistible with light vanilla and orange flavoured sponges filled with…

    Makes: 12

    Total time: 45 mins

  • Tangy and juicy fresh raspberries are hidden inside these moist almond flavoured fairy cakes. They are also…

    Makes: 12

    Total time: 40 mins

  • If you fancy something sweet and easy to make then this peach melba recipe will be right up your street. Tangy…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 15 mins

  • This sticky and sweet jaffa loaf combines citrusy orange with a dense sponge to make one delicious loaf recipe…

    Serves: 12

    Total time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • These sweet lemon creams are light, fluffy and delicious. Easy to make, this simple and quick dessert recipe…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 20 mins

  • These all-day breakfast pancakes use a basic pancake recipe that is simple and delicious. Served with succulent…

    Serves: 1

    Total time: 13 mins

  • Mummy blogger, B says: I have quite a sweet tooth, and towards the end of my pregnancy this kicked in with a…

    Makes: 15

    Total time: 10 mins

    (plus cooling time)
  • These white chocolate cake spoons are great fun for kid’s parties. They can be decorated with sprinkles, edible…

    Makes: 12

    Total time: 30 mins

    plus chilling time
  • This white chocolate meringue fridge cake doesn’t need any baking which means its perfect for making with the…

    Serves: 8-10

    Total time: 15 mins

    plus chilling time
  • This delicious and low-fat butternut squash risotto is so simple to make. You don’t miss out on flavour in this…

    Serves: 2

    Total time: 45 mins

  • This simple duck noodle stir-fry is the perfect mid-week meal which can be rustled up in minutes. Packed with…

    Serves: 2

    Total time: 20 mins

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