We all know just how much food prices are rocketing in the shops and how little we have to spend on gifts, so why not give a gift of budget cooking?
A number of the leading chefs and food writers have published some very interesting books to make meals with basic ingredients in one pot, a mug or even on a piece of toast.
There is something for everyone too. Meals for Vegans, students and those short of time.
We have been researching some of the best books for simple, tasty and low budget meals that will make ideal gifts.
Great Budget Cookery Books
Cook well, eat healthy and indulge in some of your favourite as well as a whole range of new tasty recipes from top chefs and food writers.
One Pan Wonders
Jamie Oliver
Over 120 recipes for tasty, fuss-free and satisfying dishes cooked in just one pan.
Real Life Recipes
Tom Kerridge
The ultimate cookbook for simple everyday recipes that use simple ingredients and won’t break the bank
Cooking on a Bootstrap
Jack Monroe
A creative and accessible cookbook packed with affordable, delicious recipes, most of which are vegetarian.
Bliss on Toast
Pru Leith
75 recipes for things on toast. Quick, delicious and versatile meals for working-from-home lunches to indulgent treats.
Meat Free One Pound Meals
Miguel Barclay
Fifth book in the “One Pound Chef” series includes over 85 vegetarian recipes, to help save you money, get healthy and do your bit for the planet.
Quick and Easy Gluten Free
Becky Excell
Speedy, fuss-free, 30-minute recipes or a variety of ‘lazy’ recipes that only ask for 15–20 minutes of effort.
Little Book of Student Food
Alastair Williams
pocket-sized collection of helpful guidance and satisfying recipes will help students eat well and affordably
Eat Well For Less
Jo Scarratt-Jones
Delicious recipes, meal planning guide, help on freezing and storing and using leftovers, family budget planner and lots of ideas to get kids cooking.