Our favourite flavourful dinner recipes

A satisfying one-pot with chorizo, tomatoes, chickpeas and kumara for just $3.42 per serve

Feeding a family of big eaters is expensive! When I find a meat-free meal they enjoy, it helps the weekly budget. This risotto is the kind of dish that can be made if there are the very barest of essentials in the cupboard. It has light flavours to match the season. I do have to pay attention to the pot, but only for half an hour, so it’s no drama.

All the goodness of a shepherd’s pie in a handy individual serve that equals $4 per person.

A creamy layer of ricotta and parmesan is just the tip of this delicious recipe. Hearty veal and pork mince pasta satisfy your winter comfort food cravings.

Be careful not to overcook your risotto rice – the grains should be al dente.

This simple, tasty chicken curry converts easily to a vegetarian dish by substituting the chicken for tofu and using vegetable stock in place of chicken stock.

This sausage casserole recipe is perfect for a hearty winter dinner. Simply serve with some creamy mashed potato and enjoy the sight of your family digging in.

Crispy crackling surrounds tender, juicy roasted pork. Stuffed with a flavour-packed apple stuffing and served with a rich gravy, there are few things more enjoyable to dig in to for a weekend dinner.

Dollar-wise dinners to get you through the week.

A classic bolognese sauce tastes great no matter how simple. Get that depth of flavour by cooking the sauce very gently until it’s rich and fragrant. Serve with your favourite pasta and plenty of parmesan

Beef stroganoff is great comfort food! Tender strips of beef and mushrooms are sautéed in butter, then swirled with sour cream to make a creamy sauce. Serve with rice, mashed potato or pasta

Chicken, garlic, lemon and rosemary flavour this beautiful baked risotto recipe