Before Christmas, it was all 'Sure let's get Champagne instead of wine, will we?' and 'Ah, I'll get this top in two colours, it's an INVESTMENT.'

Now, with the end of the month seeming mighty far away and your bank account rapidly approaching single figures, it might be time to start reigning in the spending.

With that in mind, we've put together five of our go-to recipes for budget-friendly dinners that are perfect for lunchtime leftovers the next day too.

Whip up a batch of one of these and you'll be good to go on the spending front for a few days. As for the 'last-minute sale' shopping… we can't help much with that.

1. Vegetarian Coconut Curry

Get the recipe here from The Irish Health Diaries

 

2. Easy Turkey Chilli With Kale

Get the recipe here from TheKitchn.com

 

3. Bacon, Leek and Mushroom Quiche

Get the recipe here from The Flavour Diaries

 

4. Twice-Baked Brocolli-and-Kale Stuffed Potatoes

Get the recipe here from Greatist

 

5. Homemade Baked Beans

Get the recipe here from The Healthy Chef