Weekly meal planner: Bold flavours on a budget

Weekly meal planner: Bold flavours on a budget

Looking for affordable meals that are full of flavour? Here's a week of dinner ideas that prove budget cooking doesn't have to be bland.

Pepperoni hasselback potato traybake.

Budget-friendly beans on toast, pictured with pan-fried kale (optional).

EASY

Turmeric spiced butter beans ...

30 mins - 1 hour

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A humble bag of frozen peas adds freshness to this pantry braise.

EASY

... or Hetty McKinnon's spicy tomato and coconut braised peas

< 30 mins

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Adam Liaw's economy fried noodles.

EASY

Adam Liaw's economy fried noodles ...

< 30 mins

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Roast chicken fried rice.

EASY

... or Adam Liaw's roast chicken fried rice

< 30 mins

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Barbecued tri-tip with coriander chimichurri.

MEDIUM

Adam Liaw's roasted tri-tip with coriander chimichurri ...

30 mins - 1 hour

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A soft, yielding burger bun offers contrast to the meaty patty, but what about trying it within a crispy lettuce leaf ...

EASY

... or Adam Liaw's cheeseburger lettuce wraps

< 30 mins

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Joe Jones' cacio e pepe gnocchi.

MEDIUM

Cacio e pepe gnocchi ...

30 mins - 1 hour

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Neil Perry's Penne al forno

EASY

... or Neil Perry's penne al forno

30 mins - 1 hour

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Hetty McKinnon says frozen spinach is the magic ingredient in this simple vegetarian pasta.

EASY

Hetty McKinnon's spinach and walnut pesto pasta ...

< 30 mins

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Vary this go-to pasta dish by adding some cherry tomatoes or even a sprinkling of toasted breadcrumbs.

EASY

... or Neil Perry's linguine with spicy tuna, olives and capers

< 30 mins

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Mushroom and tarragon toasts.

EASY

Adam Liaw's mushroom and tarragon toast (for breakfast)

< 30 mins

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Helen Goh's roasted broccoli, chilli and ricotta cake.

MEDIUM

Helen Goh's roasted broccoli, chilli and ricotta cake (for lunch)

1-2 hours

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Pepperoni potatoes.

EASY

Pepperoni hasselback potato traybake (for dinner)

30 mins - 1 hour

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Tear and share crepe with chocolate sauce.

EASY

Tear and share crepe with chocolate sauce (for Valentine's brunch)

< 30 mins

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One-pan wonder: Roast chicken marylands and haloumi cheese with added fresh honeycomb (if you're feeling extra).

EASY

One-pan chicken and haloumi bake with honey and lemon (for dinner)

30 mins - 1 hour

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Roast potato wedges.

EASY

Roast potato wedges (for sides)

30 mins - 1 hour

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Yeast-free apple and ricotta frittelle.

MEDIUM

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's apple and ricotta frittelle (for dessert)

< 30 mins

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