Now Summer is here, it's a great time to try some new recipes and even get the BBQ out in between in the rain showers. Click here for our Summer tips, recipes and advice.

Stuck for ideas? Bored of the same food every day? From this page you can link to simple, cheap ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacking.

The ideas on these pages don’t need lots of preparation time, they use easily available ingredients, and they show that with a little variation and planning, you can have an interesting and healthy diet, at a low cost.

Why not make eating a social activity? Cooking is much more fun when there’s a few of you!

Five Top Tips for Healthy Cooking

Get into the habit of grilling rather than frying

Use low-fat options where possible (like semi-skimmed milk)

Don’t add salt or sugar to your cooking

Always keep a stock of tinned frozen vegetables – they are just as good for you as fresh produce!

Make sure that you have something from all the food groups