20 budget-friendly recipes that are perfect for flat dinners

These incredible loaded pumpkin nachos are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the flavours of autumn. Say hello to your new favourite snack/meal!

This no-fuss pasta is a hit with kids and can be whipped up super-quick using a handful of common ingredients in just three easy-peasy steps – just cook the pasta and peas, stir it all together and eat!

Lentil and chickpea dhal with chutney yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

Whip up a batch of these tasty Mexican spiced chicken meatballs in under 10 minutes. Serve your meatballs wrapped in a warm tortilla with fresh salad for a quick family dinner.

In an aromatic sauce, this perfectly rich potato and egg rendang is bursting with flavour and is perfect served with rice and topped with fresh coriander for an incredibly warming family meal.

Homemade pizza is delicious and a much healthier (and yummier) alternative to those from most pizza outlets. Plus, the kids really love to lend a hand making them. These vegetable toppings are always a hit!

Impress your friends and family with this fragrant and creamy green chicken curry recipe that really packs a flavour punch and works a treat when served with steamed rice.

This sausage curry is fabulous served on creamy mashed potato or buttered rice, making such a nourishing winter dinner for the family. It's super easy to pull together, and is packed with delicious flavour.

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.

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!

The most expensive part of most meals is the protein. So a clever way to stick to your budget is to use veges to beef up your bolognese.

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.

This pumpkin and cashew curry is so incredibly moreish! The cashews soften to a dull thud on cooking and the mix of spices forms the perfect background for the pumpkin.

A delicious new twist on a versatile Italian staple. Enjoy this wonderfully comforting spaghetti lentil bolognese for a hearty midweek meal that the whole family will love!

If you're looking for a winter warmer, this is the dish for you! Combining creamy buttercup squash with beautiful mild spices and added flavour from cream cheese, a bowl of this soup is like a warm hug.

Superfoods to the rescue - Tofu and Chia Stir-fry. Photography by Brett Stevens/bauersyndication.com.au

Sticky and flavourful, this delicious Japanese-inspired recipe uses budget-friendly chicken thighs. A surefire hit at the dinner table!

Nici Wickes' one-tray sausage bake recipe is the perfect simple dinner option. Sausages are baked with colourful vegetables, sherry vinegar and served with crusty bread to mop up all the delicious juices

With its fresh anise flavour and nutritious properties, fennel deserves a place on your plate this winter! So enjoy this comforting chunky sausage and fennel pasta bake for a delicious weeknight meal.