Can you really do a budget food shop at M&S? I decided to put it to the test, giving myself just £25 and challenging myself to make it stretch as far as possible. The result? 30 portions of food for £25.83. I made lunch for the week, a gorgeous bean ragu, cookies for my afternoon snack, and a freezer friendly soup using up all the leftover veg.

I’m taking my £25 food shop challenge to ASDA to see just how far a budget can really stretch. The challenge was simple: get as close to £25 as possible, choose affordable and versatile ingredients, and turn them into as many filling, family-friendly meals as I could.

If your weekly food shop seems to be getting more expensive, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are plenty of simple ways to save money on your food shop without eating boring meals or completely changing the way you cook.

A little planning can make a big difference. Knowing what you already have, planning a few meals, making ingredients stretch further and using your freezer properly can all help you reduce your food bill. I’ve put together some of my favourite budget food shopping tips below, from planning your meals and shopping your cupboards to making fakeaways at home and using leftovers.

Eating well doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune, and a few simple ingredients can go a long way when you know how to use them. These budget dinner ideas are perfect for busy weeknights, families, meal prep or anyone trying to make their food shop stretch a little further. From mince and chicken to pasta, noodles and quesadillas, these recipes use affordable everyday ingredients to create dinners that are anything but boring. Whether you’re trying to cut your weekly food bill, feed the family on a budget or simply fancy some budget eats, these cheap and tasty recipes are a great place to start.

Adding more protein to your diet doesn’t have to mean eating chicken and rice every night. Everyday ingredients like meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds can all help create satisfying protein-rich dinners. Below are some of my favourite easy high protein dinner recipes, including slow cooker meals, fakeaways, air fryer dinners and quick options for busy evenings.

Looking for easy high protein recipes that are full of flavour? From quick high protein breakfast ideas to filling lunches, family meals and easy high protein dinners, these recipes make it simple to add more protein to your diet without relying on shakes or supplements.

Using everyday ingredients like chicken, beef, eggs, dairy, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds, these are simple, satisfying high protein meals for busy weeknights, meal prep and everyday cooking.

Think eating well on a budget is impossible? I put Tesco to the test with a £25 food shop and challenged myself to make breakfast, lunch and dinner using simple, everyday ingredients. In this blog, I’m sharing everything I bought, the cupboard staples that helped me make it work, the recipes I made, and a few easy tips to help you make your food shop go further.

Fancy a relaxed summer evening without spending hours in the kitchen? These quick tapas recipes make it easy to create a delicious Spanish inspired feast at home. Better still, many can be cooked in the air fryer, making them perfect for busy weeknights, casual entertaining or a Friday night fakeaway. From crispy potatoes and sizzling prawns to honey feta bites, these air fryer tapas are full of bold Mediterranean flavours with minimal effort.

Chocolate is one of the most loved ingredients in the world, and there is no better excuse to enjoy it than International Chocolate Day on 13th September.

Whether you are a fan of rich dark chocolate, creamy milk chocolate or sweet white chocolate, there are endless ways to use chocolate in your cooking and baking. From quick no-bake treats and high-protein breakfasts to indulgent desserts and comforting slow cooker recipes, chocolate can make almost any recipe feel a little more special.