Curry

When the fridge is looking sparse and payday still feels a little too far away, a curry can be your best ally in the kitchen. Mine are often built on a foundation of affordable pantry staples, including pulses, tinned tomatoes and coconut milk, and dried spices.

Even better, they’re ideal for breathing new life into leftovers, whether that’s yesterday’s roast chicken or some limp vegetables that needs using up.

Here, you’ll find speedy, one pot curries, slow-cooked classics, and plenty of hearty vegetarian recipes that are every bit as satisfying as their meat-based counterparts.