WITH the recession still lingering on and with Christmas around the corner, Ainsley Harriot knows that money is tight in most households.

So to help cash-strapped Brits weather the storm and save some extra pennies for Christmas, the celebrity chef has come up with these superb meals which cut food bills without compromising on flavour.

Ainsley has created these delicious and healthy recipes for under a fiver, most of which contain one simple yet wallet-friendly ingredient – bread.

“Bread is absolutely one of my favourite foods; we all know how delicious a freshly baked roll can be, served warm, just before a fabulous posh dinner,” says Ainsley.

“But bread is often overlooked as a cooking ingredient. That’s a shame because it’s so versatile, great value for money and helps food go further – perfect for credit crunch meal times.”

Now try Ainsley's recipes