Chris Bavin
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Baked Eggs
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
This simple, easy recipe for baked eggs in a delicious tomato sauce with butter beans and feta cheese is a fantastic option for a quick vegetarian lunch or brunch with friends, especially when cooking on a budget.

Banana Pancakes
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
These gluten-free Banana Pancakes from BBC2 series Eat Well For Less are quick and easy to whip up for a sweet breakfast or brunch.

Barbecue Chicken Bake
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
The whole family will love this succulent barbecue chicken traybake from Eat Well for Less. This easy all-in-one recipe will soon become a midweek family favourite.

Braised Shin of Beef with Creamy Mash
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
Tuck into this hearty braised shin of beed and creamy mash dish from the hit cookbook, Eat Well For Less, a warming, filling dinner.

Broccoli and Parmesan Pasta
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
The Eat Well for Less team show you how to make your own pasta at home - no pasta maker required - with this broccoli and parmesan pasta.

Cheese Twists
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
These homemade Cheese Twists from Eat Well For Less are perfect for entertaining, as something for your guests to nibble on.

Chicken Fajitas
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
Ditch the box kit and make your own chicken fajitas at home with this recipe from the Eat Well For Less Cookbook.

Chicken Tikka Skewers with Wholemeal Chapattis
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
Inspired by the popular flavours of chicken tikka, this healthy recipe for chicken skewers from the BBC's Eat Well For Less show is easy, fast and perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget.

Chris Bavin’s Chicken Katsu Curry
Chris Bavin · Fakeaway: Healthy Home-cooked Takeaway Meals
A homemade version of the Japanese fast food classic, this recipe of breaded chicken with a fragrant curry sauce is bound to become a family favourite.

Chris Bavin’s Chicken Pie
Chris Bavin · Good Food, Sorted: Save Time, Cook Smart, Eat Well
This quick and easy one-pan recipe proves that a delicious chicken pie can be a fixture on your midweek meal plan.

Chris Bavin’s Fish & New Potato ‘Chips’
Chris Bavin · Fakeaway: Healthy Home-cooked Takeaway Meals
In this healthy twist on fish and chips, Chris Bavin uses cornflakes to create a crunchy coating for the fish, and serves it alongside hasselback-style new potatoes.

Chris Bavin’s Healthier Falafel Feast
Chris Bavin · Fakeaway: Healthy Home-cooked Takeaway Meals
A healthier twist on Middle Eastern fast food, Chris Bavin's falafels are baked rather than fried, and served in warm pitta breads, with plenty of crisp veg, freshly made tzatziki, and chilli sauce. Perfect for a weekend feast with friends.

Chris Bavin’s Lamb Jalfrezi Meatballs
Chris Bavin · Fakeaway: Healthy Home-cooked Takeaway Meals
A quick curry inspired by the Indian takeaway classic, this jalfrezi-style recipe from Chris Bavin uses lamb meatballs to create a rich, spicy dish in under an hour - ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Chris Bavin’s Pad Thai
Chris Bavin · Fakeaway: Healthy Home-cooked Takeaway Meals
This at-home version of the classic Thai street-food dish is packed with prawns and fresh veggies. It tastes delicious, and cooking it is almost as quick and easy as ordering a takeaway.

Chris Bavin’s Prawn Tacos
Chris Bavin · Fakeaway: Healthy Home-cooked Takeaway Meals
These tasty Mexican-inspired prawn tacos are super quick and easy, and make a fun midweek meal as well as a great dinner party main course.

Chris Bavin’s Quick Spicy Sausage Ragu
Chris Bavin · Good Food, Sorted: Save Time, Cook Smart, Eat Well
If you want a flavour-packed bowl of spaghetti on the table in under half an hour, you can't go wrong with Chris Bavin's quick and easy sausage ragu.

Chris Bavin’s Roasted Fruit with Crumble Topping
Chris Bavin · Good Food, Sorted: Save Time, Cook Smart, Eat Well
Chris Bavin's quick and easy crumble is a pudding for all seasons. Simply use whichever stoned fruit is in season and top with a generous scoop of ice cream.

Coconut and Chocolate Puddings
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
These quick and easy coconut and chocolate puddings from the BBC series, Eat Well For Less, are rich, creamy and gooey pudding that's perfect for a midweek sweet treat.

Couscous Salad
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
Liven up couscous with this couscous salad recipe from Eat Well for Less studded with roasted red peppers, chickpeas and plenty of fresh herbs

Eat Well For Less Chicken Biryani
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
The ultimate easy one-pot meal, this Indian-inspired Chicken Biryani recipe from the BBC series Eat Well For Less is a healthy, budget alternative to a take-away.

Freezer oaty bars
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
These gluten and dairy-free freezer oaty bars from Eat Well For Less can be stored in the freezer for snacking on later.

Gluten-free Lemon Shortbread with Lemon and Blueberry Fool
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
This gluten-free lemon shortbread with lemon and blueberry fool from the BBC book Eat Well For Less,is a simple dessert recipe that everyone can enjoy.

Homemade Gammon Noodle Pot
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
This quick and easy recipe for Homemade Gammon Pot Noodle from the BBC2 series Eat Well For Less is a cheap and gluten-free lunch idea.

Meatballs and Pasta Sauce
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
A comforting and hearty crowd pleaser, this recipe for meatballs and pasta sauce is from BBC series, Eat Well For Less: Quick and Easy Meals.

One Pot Chorizo and Pepper Spaghetti
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
This one-pot chorizo and pepper spaghetti from the BBC series, Eat Well For Less is a quick and simple crowd pleaser that won't break the bank.

Penne with Roasted Veg and Tomato
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
An easy pasta recipe, this penne with roasted vegetables and tomato from Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget is a perfect midweek dinner.

Pork Souvlaki in Flatbread with Tzatziki
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
For a taste of Greece in your own kitchen, make these quick and easy Pork Souvlaki in Flatbread with Tzatziki, as seen on Eat Well For Less.

Prawn Pad Thai
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
This simple and budget-friendly prawn Pad Thai recipe from Eat Well For Less: Quick and Easy Meals is packed with nutritious veggies for a speedy dinner.

Prosciutto, Pesto and Chicken Pasta
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
This budget-friendly recipe for Prosciutto, Pesto and Chicken Pasta from Eat Well For Less is a foolproof midweek dinner for the whole family.

Puy Lentil Bolognese with Pasta
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
This Puy Lentil Bolognese from the Eat Well for Less cookbook is an easy vegetarian version of a family favourite.

Raspberry Cupcake Cheesecakes
Chris Bavin · Good Food, Sorted: Save Time, Cook Smart, Eat Well
Chris Bavin's recipe for mini cupcake-sized cheesecakes with a delicious raspberry and lemon filling are surprisingly easy and quick to make.

Red Lentil and Aubergine Moussaka
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
A vegetarian take on a classic this red lentil and aubergine moussaka recipe from Eat Well For Less is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd on a budget.

Shredded Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
This recipe from Eat Well for shredded sprouts with chestnuts and bacon is an easy way to use Brussels sprouts this Christmas.

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork with Salad
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
The ultimate recipe for feeding a crowd easily without breaking the bank, this slow cooker pulled pork recipe, as seen on Eat Well For Less, is served with a vibrant apricot and green bean salad.

Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Fish Cakes with Garlic and Lime Mayo
Chris Bavin · Good Food, Sorted: Save Time, Cook Smart, Eat Well
Chris Bavin's smoked salmon and mackerel fish cakes with a dash of horseradish sauce are a real classic. This crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to follow and will soon become your go-to for a flavourful and comforting dinner.

Southern-style Chicken
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
Enjoy a healthy take on Southern fried chicken with this recipe from the BBC's Eat Well For Less cookbook. This budget recipe is a family favourite in the making.

Spiced Chicken with Roasted Vegetable Rice
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
This budget-friendly recipe for spiced chicken with roasted vegetable rice from Eat Well For Less is perfect for spicing up your midweek meal repertoire.

Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry
Chris Bavin · Good Food, Sorted: Save Time, Cook Smart, Eat Well
Chris Bavin's family favourite recipe for chicken and sweet potato curry is quick to prepare and packed with delicious, comforting flavours. Swap this for your usual Friday night takeaway and you won't be sorry.

Sweet and Sour Plum Chicken with Egg Fried Rice
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
Ditch the takeaway and go for this time and cost-effective recipe for Sweet and Sour Plum Chicken from the BBC series, Eat Well For Less.

Thai Salmon and Bean Curry
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
If salmon is a hit with your family, try this Thai-inspired Salmon and Bean Curry from Eat Well for Less. This is a great way to get more fish into your diet, plus it's a very simple recipe.

Tomato and Spinach Baked Eggs
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with this recipe for tomato and spinach bake eggs from the Eat Well for Less TV series and cookbook.

Tuna Quesadilla
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals
A quesadilla makes for a creative variation on a sandwich for lunch or can be a light supper too. This recipe from the BBC series Eat Well For Less is quick, easy and won't break the bank.

Turkey Pâté
Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin · Eat Well For Less
This turkey pâté recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover turkey or chicken, perfect for Christmas or boxing day.

