The philosophy behind my recipes has always been simple – keep them affordable and keep them easy to make. The challenge was to focus on making dishes that are healthier without needing a wide range of specialist ingredients and an enormous list of instructions to follow. The cost and availability of some products can be an issue – so my recipes focus on fresh, seasonal products and good ready-made items which are more widely available. It was also important to suggest staple pantry items which will travel easily or are available in smaller amounts. And, of course, to limit the waste of ingredients, which can be frustrating and not budget friendly.