Jack Monroe's low-cost recipes

This simple spring salad combines broad beans with mint, garlic, lemon and cheese for a bright and fresh dish

Aloo dum is a filling, tasty potato dish, and the addition of courgettes gives it a fresh twist for spring suppers

This thick shellfish stew is a Cajun and Creole classic, and easy to recreate at home if you take your time

This hearty Tuscan bread and bean soup is a great way to use up leftovers, and a big batch keeps really well in the fridge

These quick, nobbly oatcakes are fantastic smeared with butter and jam or piled with cheese

Swap anchovies for sardines for a cheap but tasty take on this classic Italian fish dish

This quick, simple fruit loaf is great for lunchboxes, and really sings when paired with the salted caramel sauce – and all for 38p a slice

These simple burgers are packed with flavour – experiment with another dried fruit if you don't have any prunes

You don't have to cook rice pudding in the oven – whip up a comforting bowlful on the hob, made extra-creamy with custard, and serve with poached rhubarb