Thrifty dinner ideas

Tomato, bacon and spinach pasta

With anchovy fillets, spinach, baby capers and sundried tomato pesto, this one-pot meal is an easy dinner to whip up in a rush and is full of flavour.

Carrot and walnut bites

These energy balls are packed with the goodness of carrots, walnuts, dried dates and coconut. Mixed with granita biscuits and spice, they're a great snack idea.

Pea and spinach frittata

A frittata is great served as part of a tapas spread. You can vary the fillings with seasonal vegetables. Making 18 slices, this recipe is perfect for parties.

Chicken and chorizo ranch salad

A fabulous and filling main-course salad – chorizo sausages, crisp lettuce, chicken breast fillets, tomatoes and capsicum with croutons and a ranch dressing.

Lunch box fried rice

If you want to up your lunch game at work, this one is for you! The chicken rice can be made ahead then frozen in freezer and defrosted the night before eating.

Ham and pineapple pizza

These mini pizzas will be a Friday favourite (and the kids will love you for them). Using pre-made pizza bases, it's an easy recipe for delicious pizza.