Smart savings

Cooking on a budget doesn't mean you have to eat the same dishes every week. With a little planning, you can have healthy, delicious and inexpensive meals on the table every day of the week. And we've designed our recipes so you can easily adapt them to suit your budget and your lifestyle.

Pasta and rice - fast, filling and full of flavour

Creamy tomato and salami fettuccine

Lentil bolognese

Hoisin pork bowl

Risotto verde

Stews, soups and one-pot wonders

Irish stew

Cauliflower soup with bacon dust

Pumpkin soup

Mexican one-pot pasta

Make the most of an abundance of seasonal produce

Autumn apples

Healthful veg

Planning ahead

You'll be amazed how much you can save by planning meals around what's in season and what's on sale. And be sure to keep an eye on what's already in your fridge and freezer. Using what's already there will save money, prevent food waste and get your moving around your kitchen efficiently.

More tips and tricks

DIY money-savers

You already know that planning your meals in advance is budget-friendly. But you can also save money when you make breads, doughs, cakes and muffins yourself (instead of visiting your local bakery). Whether sweet or savoury, with Thermomix®, it's fast, easy and often healthier since you control what goes into each recipe.