A very easy whānau one-pot meal with plenty of vegetables.

A bag of carrots is one of the most economical wholefoods you can buy. In this recipe you don’t even need to peel them!

Teamed up with ginger, this soup is a winter warmer, particulary if you or whānau are under the weather with a cold or flu.

A sustaining and delicious salad so easily prepared from cans!

Always keep a can of creamed corn in your cupboard for this easy lunch or dinner meal. Tamariki will love them in their lunchboxes.

These fritters freeze well so even if you live alone make a batch to freeze in portions for a later date.

There’s always a bag of frozen peas in the freezer. Our pea pesto is super easy and will be a firm favourite with friends and whānau.

Legumes are full of goodness as well as being cheap, tasty and convenient to use. One way to enjoy them is to make this easy hummus to spread on your bread or toast or have with vegetable sticks.

Wholemeal pita crisps are a great alternative to chips. Serve them with your favourite dip next time you are sharing kai with friends or whānau.

Mixing eggs and vegetables with noodles makes a balanced meal that keeps you feeling fuller for longer.

Add roasted chickpeas to salads and soups or have as a snack.

This super easy and budget-friendly salad will be a hit with everyone. Who doesn’t have a bag of frozen peas in their freezer?

Baked potatoes can be filled with just about anything. Replace tuna with canned salmon, creamed corn or chilli beans. If you live by yourself, wrap and freeze the leftovers for a quick, easy dinner.

This is dish is great for freezing. If you live by yourself, make enough for four servings, and freeze your leftover portions. You will have a quick, easy dinner for another day.

Making your own pizza is a great family meal - pizza is a meal where kids can have choice. Try for 1/2 your toppings as vegetables, just like the healthy plate model.

Eggs make a budget-friendly base for any meal.

Eggs make a budget-friendly base for any meal.

Make in a flash! Using this 3 step process, any number of delicious desserts can be made in minutes. The only limit is your imagination!

Creamy, fruity goodness with the texture and sweetness of marshmallows. A lovely treat!

Rice comes in many different shapes and colours. Brown, black or red varieties are better for health than white (polished) rice, as the hull (rich in fibre and vitamins) has been retained.

Nutrition advice can be confusing. One thing that experts all agree on is that vegetables are our best friends! A green salad is an easy way to get more vegetables into your day.

This is an easy mid-winter meal. If you are cooking for a crowd just double or triple the recipe. You can use any green leafy vegetable in this soup. Try it with silverbeet, kale or rocket.