No-fuss, budget-friendly dinners to lean on during the festive break – all for less than £25* per shop.

‘Tis the season for golden turkeys, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, extra crispy roasties and love-or-hate-them sprouts. And while there’s nothing to say we can’t indulge in a roast dinner every day in the build-up to Christmas, time and budget constraints make it tricky. We still need those easy-to-make everyday dishes to see us through the season – especially when they are full of winter cheer and kind to our wallets too.&nbsp;
With Christmas shopping at the forefront of our minds, saving money on the day-to-day food shop is timelier than ever. That’s why our One Basket, Five Meals recipe collection is the practical midweek meal solution to help feed your family every night of the week before the big day. From Sicilian-style pizza to the easiest-ever meatloaf, these recipes will keep the whole family smiling. You can create five satisfying meals for a family of four using just one shopping basket costing less than £25*. These meal plans are also perfect for batch cooking and enjoying leftovers throughout the week. Give our family-friendly winter recipes a go!&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>Monday - Cheat’s black dhal with pilau rice</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 20 mins Price per serve: £1.07 Recipe info: Vegetarian (optional, to make this dish vegan), Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Freezable, Faff factor 1/5, 2 of your 5-a-day, Source of protein, High fibre, Live Better approved.
Inspired by dahl makhani, our cheat’s black dahl recipe is filled with all those fiery flavours with none of the hassle. This nourishing curry is packed with plant-based protein (using both lentils and beans), made ultra creamy with soured cream stirred through at the end, and topped with quick-pickled onions for some texture.

<h2>Tuesday -Winter pork ragu with garlic and herb crumbs&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 20 mins Price per serve: £0.93 Recipe info: Egg-free, Freezable, Faff factor 2/5, 2 of your 5-a-day, Source of protein, Live Better approved.
Shake up your usual <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/simmer-and-stir-bolognese?recipe_id=5cf8ce60-6560-11ef-8ecf-570120f7f817" target="_blank">Bolognese recipe</a> with a super cosy winter ragu. Simmer pork mince, chopped salami and lentils together for a luscious pasta sauce that’s good for you, too. We think linguine complements this pork ragu perfectly, but you can pair it with spaghetti, rigatoni or that favourite pasta shape you may already have in your kitchen cupboard. Top with toasted garlic and herb stuffing mix – a clever, waste-free tip that adds some crunch.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Wednesday - Roast chicken with creamed cabbage and beans</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 55 mins Price per serve: £1.24 Recipe info: Gluten-free, Egg-free, Faff factor 2/5, 2 of your 5-a-day, Source of fibre, High protein, Live Better approved.
Crispy chicken, creamy beans, and punchy wholegrain mustard complete this tempting traybake recipe. Roast the chicken thighs on a wire rack over an oven tray to catch the juices, then use them to add oomph to your cabbage and beans. Minimal prep and very little washing-up, too.

<h2>Thursday - Pork-stuffing meatloaf with bubble and squeak mash</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 50 mins Price per serve: £0.98 Recipe info: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Freezable, Faff factor 3/5, 1 of your 5-a-day, High protein, Live Better approved.
For a taste of the festivities ahead, make your own meatloaf for a simple yet satisfying supper. Cut corners by combining stuffing mix and pork mince for a garlicky, herby flavour, which is baked until it turns golden. We’ve served this pork-stuffing meatloaf with a bubble and squeak-inspired mash and loads of gravy to bring all the vibes of a roast dinner with much less of the legwork.&nbsp;


<h2>Friday - Salami and provolone pizza traybake</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 45 mins Price per serve: £1.15 Recipe info: Egg-free, Faff factor 2/5, 2 of your 5-a-day, Source of protein, Source of fibre.
Craving something special for pizza night? Look no further than this Sicilian-style delight – rectangular, deep-pan and thick-crusted – made from a quick-and-easy homemade pizza dough and a deep tomato base. We’ve put the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chorizo-salami-hams/asda-italian-style-cured-salami-cheese-selection/1000248705700?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_family-friendly-budget-winter-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">Asda Italian Style Cured Salami &amp; Cheese Selection</a> to good work for the toppings, but for a festive twist, try this pizza recipe with cooked pigs in blankets and grated cheddar for a Boxing Day dinner.

<h2>YOUR SHOPPING LIST&nbsp;</h2>
Take a screenshot of the shopping list below and stock-up on all the ingredients you need to make these easy-to-prep dishes for less than £25*. Head to <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">your nearest store</a> or online at <a href="https://www.asda.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_family-friendly-budget-winter-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">Asda.com</a>.
<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/cat/fruit-veg-flowers/1215686352935?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_family-friendly-budget-winter-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank"><ins>Fresh Fruit &amp; Veg</ins></a> 500g Asda Sweet &amp; Earthy Parsnips 350g loose potatoes 1 large Savoy cabbage 90g bag Asda Tender &amp; Mild Pea Shoot Salad 1 small red onion 1 onion 1 lemon 1 garlic bulb&nbsp;
<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/cat/meat-poultry-fish/1215135760597?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_family-friendly-budget-winter-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank"><ins>Meat, Poultry &amp; Fish</ins></a> 1.1kg Asda Succulent Chicken Thighs 500g pack Asda Lean Pork Mince&nbsp;
<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/cat/chilled-food/1215660378320?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_family-friendly-budget-winter-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank"><ins>Chilled</ins></a> 100g pack Asda Italian Style Cured Salami &amp; Cheese Selection 300ml Asda Half Fat Fresh Soured Cream&nbsp;
<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/cat/food-cupboard/1215337189632?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_family-friendly-budget-winter-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank"><ins>Food Cupboard</ins></a> 500g pack Asda Linguine 3 x 390g tins Asda Green Lentils in Water 3 x 400g tins Asda Cannellini Beans in Water 400g tin Asda Red Kidney Beans in Water 500g Asda Passata 200g Asda Tomato Purée Double Concentrate 165g jar Asda Wholegrain Mustard 500g jar Asda Madras Curry Sauce 2 x 250g packs Asda Pilau Micro Rice 140g pack Asda Garlic &amp; Herb Stuffing Mix 200g tub Asda Onion Gravy Granules 500g box Asda White Bread Mix&nbsp;
<ins>Store Cupboard Staples</ins> vegetable or sunflower oil olive oil&nbsp;

*Total price is for five meals each serving four people and does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the shopping list. Prices correct at the time of publishing.

5 Winter Warmers To Feed The Family

By Asda Good Living,6th November 2024

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