Five ways to cut your food shopping bill as the cost of living rockets

WITH prices at supermarket tills soaring, do you dread the cost of dinner?

It was revealed last month that global food prices have increased by as much as 20 per cent.

But you can cut your shopping bill with some simple subs, swaps and tricks . . . 

ROAST THOSE TOMATOES: Cherry, plum and vine tomatoes all taste great, but they cost more than basic varieties.

Instead, take cheaper tomatoes and slow roast in the oven on a low temperature to draw out an intense flavour.

Sainsbury’s own-brand tomatoes cost £1.19 for a 500g pack, while the store’s Cheriplum tomatoes cost £2 for only 250g.

SAVE: £2.81

PEC THIS OUT: Parmesan is a great ingredient to add flavour to pesto, pasta and salads, but you can shave the price by picking up Pecorino instead.

It has a similar taste and is just as great for all those dishes. Morrisons’ Parmesan is usually £3.25 (currently reduced to £3) but the Pecorino costs £2.75.

SAVE: At least 25p

GO FOR GREEK: If you like Asda’s creme fraiche (£1.15) for pasta, natural yoghurt (85p) for raitas and sour cream for fajitas (£1.20), try swapping for Greek-style yoghurt, which works for all three.

A 1kg pot is £1.50.

SAVE: £1.70

EASY PEAS-Y: Nuts are a great source of protein but they can eat into your supermarket spend. Instead, try roasting chickpeas in the oven for a tasty savoury snack at a bargain price.