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Things kick off with Jamie’s Piri Piri pork belly with crispy crackling to fight over. It’s a brilliant example of how a thrifty cut of meat and some clever cooking can deliver a real family feast at a fraction of the cost of pork chops, fillet or loin.

Jamie rustles up a menu of dazzling dishes with incredible flavors that won’t cost the Earth. First off is a bit of thrifty sunshine on the plate with frugal, but amazing paella. Featuring succulent chicken thighs, spicy chorizo and prawns from the freezer, Jamie proves how a bit of smart shopping and clever cooking can deliver big flavor at a fraction of the cost.

Jamie cooks a Mexican Chili that’s luxurious and low on price, reveals the secrets of his homemade chapatis, shares two delicious new ideas for using up leftover roast chicken and cooks a fast and frugal twist on a favorite pasta dish.

Jamie proves that frozen fish can be just as good as fresh with his stunning fish tikka curry. Sustainably sourced frozen fish is around a third cheaper than fresh - plus it’s convenient and tasty too.

There’s a fresh spin on a fast food favorite: Jamie’s Fried Chicken (or JFC). It’s a hearty chicken-in-a-bucket feast, made from a whole chicken, with a dazzling slaw, sweet potato wedges and charred corn on the cob.

Jamie makes his authentic Pukka Curry - a proper thrifty feast all thanks to a cost saving cut of meat. Chicken drumsticks are much more succulent than breast and less than half the cost - proof that sometimes cheaper can be better.