Creating tempting family dishes suitable for all the family can be both expensive and time-consuming, but this invaluable guide will show you just how easy it can be to create sustaining and varied meals, using great-value ingredients and a little common sense. A comprehensive introduction reveals the basic principles behind cooking on a budget, including advice on planning, preparation, shopping, storing and freezing, as well as sample menus, seasonality charts and a section of basic recipes. More than 150 tried and tested recipes put these principles into practice and will enable you to produce two-course family meals for less than the price of a store-bought sandwich.