HELPING YOU TO COOK SMART
Rising food and energy costs mean that many of us are having to think carefully about getting the most from our budgets. To help, BBC Good Food has developed Cook Smart, a supportive campaign bringing knowledge and ideas to help you eat well. Cook Smart also explores the best energy-efficient cooking methods such as hob cooking and microwaving, as well as using slow cookers, multi-cookers and pressure cookers. For more help, advice and budget recipes go to bbcgoodfood.com/cook-smart.
Freeze the cheese
Grate cheese and store in the freezer, so it’s ready to sprinkle into toasties or pasta bakes in a flash – no need to defrost.
Onion options
Red onions can easily be swapped for white onion or even a couple of shallots in a pinch.
Creamy twist
For an even more cost-effective recipe, swap the mascarpone in this
