Pitta bread makes a cheap and fuss-free base for these onion and anchovy tarts, which are perfect picnic fare

This delicious summer salad is a great way to use up leftover bread and tomatoes. Add orange slices for a fruity twist

This cheat's recipe for ravioli uses a mixture of crab paste and fresh crab to maximise flavour while keeping costs low. Serve with gremolata for added zing

This Brazilian stew should be made with pigs' snouts, ears and trotters – but don't worry, you can use bacon and sausage instead

Zesty chicken and cool, minty yoghurt – what could be better on a hot summer's day?

Chilled pea and mint is in vogue, but pea and coriander is a lovely, tasty variation, with a sneaky bit of chilli to add interest

Jack Monroe: Peppery, zingy, easy to grow and delicious – radishes make an unlikely but fantastically summery addition to a risotto

Jack Monroe: This swanky version of sardines on toast comes without the posh price tag for a lovely lunch dish

This simple spring salad combines broad beans with mint, garlic, lemon and cheese for a bright and fresh dish

Aloo dum is a filling, tasty potato dish, and the addition of courgettes gives it a fresh twist for spring suppers

This thick shellfish stew is a Cajun and Creole classic, and easy to recreate at home if you take your time

This hearty Tuscan bread and bean soup is a great way to use up leftovers, and a big batch keeps really well in the fridge

These quick, nobbly oatcakes are fantastic smeared with butter and jam or piled with cheese

Swap anchovies for sardines for a cheap but tasty take on this classic Italian fish dish

This quick, simple fruit loaf is great for lunchboxes, and really sings when paired with the salted caramel sauce – and all for 38p a slice

These simple burgers are packed with flavour – experiment with another dried fruit if you don't have any prunes

You don't have to cook rice pudding in the oven – whip up a comforting bowlful on the hob, made extra-creamy with custard, and serve with poached rhubarb