French-style Peas

This recipe for French-style Peas brings together 3 -4 large outer lettuce leaves, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.

British Mushy Peas (Using Regular Spring Peas)

Mushy peas are the quintessential side veg to accompany fish & chips in the UK. The traditional recipes use marrowfat peas, but more modern versions take advantage of the ordinary English spring peas you can find in any freezer case. This version was bright, refreshing, and while it does taste different from the marrowfat version, it is still quite good. This is also great served with with lamb. Adapted from Tom Aikens version, as seen on Market Kitchen.

Cannellini bean and pea stew

Dr Rupy’s simple vegan stew is so simple to throw together and packed with flavour. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £0.88 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.

Golden coconut curry

Dr Rupy’s creamy coconutty curry is quick and easy to prepare. The perfect midweek meal when you’re cooking on a budget. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.22 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. This price is based on using chopped tomatoes, if using tinned cherry tomatoes it is £1.29 per portion. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.

Mushroom, pea and carrot ramen with quick chilli oil

Dr Rupy makes a quick chilli oil that makes all the difference to his speedy mushroom ramen. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.46 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard. Each serving provides 427 kcal, 15.5g protein, 30.7g carbohydrate (of which 13.2g sugars), 25.2g fat (of which 4.5g saturates), 7.4g fibre and 3.35g salt.

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