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Illustration: Golden mashed-potato fish pie with white fish and peas visible through an open corner

Familiar, practical food made with everyday ingredients.

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Illustration: Kidney bean and chickpea chilli beside plain rice

Bean & Chickpea Chilli

A straightforward two-bean chilli with rice, made generously so 500 g can be reserved for loaded wedges or burritos.

Cost being reviewed
  • 50 mins
  • 2 portions
Illustration: Apple and mixed-berry baked oats in a small ovenproof dish

Apple and Berry Baked Oats

Soft baked oats with apple and frozen berries, lightly sweetened for breakfast or pudding.

Cost being reviewed
  • 40 mins
  • 2 portions
Illustration: Golden banana loaf with two slices on a cooling rack

Banana Bread

A moist, straightforward loaf that makes useful baking out of ripe bananas.

Cost being reviewed
  • 65 mins
  • Makes 8 slices
Illustration: Four bean chilli and rice burritos, two cut open to show the filling

Bean Chilli Burritos

Combine reserved bean and chickpea chilli with fresh rice, then roll it into four warm burritos for a delicious second dinner.

Cost being reviewed
  • 30 mins
  • 2 portions
Illustration: Golden apple crumble with sliced apples visible through an open corner

Apple Crumble

Soft baked apples under a classic golden crumble topping, ideal for using apples that are becoming soft.

Cost being reviewed
  • 55 mins
  • 2 portions
Illustration: Six golden blueberry muffins in plain paper cases, loosely clustered with a few blueberries nearby

Blueberry Muffins

Six simple, moist, delicious muffins with blueberries. A classic treat.

Cost being reviewed
  • 40 mins
  • Makes 6 muffins

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