Mexican-style stuffed peppers

Stuff peppers with rice and black beans, then top with chilli cheese and fresh guacamole for an easy vegetarian family meal. If the kids don’t like spice, use a mild cheese instead

Easy salmon sushi rice bowl

Encourage kids to learn how to cook with our easy salmon sushi rice bowl. The recipe features a full list of equipment and easy-to-follow instructions

Golden noodle soup with soft-boiled eggs

Kids can learn how to cook noodles and boil an egg with this simple noodle soup recipe. If they like spice, they can add chilli too

Spring greens carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Enjoy a twist on a carbonara with plenty of spring vegetables. Sweet peas and asparagus balance the saltiness of the pancetta and richness of the egg yolks

Smoky sausage & black bean chilli

Gather round the campfire and serve this chilli one-pot with tortilla chips for scooping up the smoky beans and sausages. Or, enjoy with a jacket potato or rice

One-pan pesto, chicken & spinach lasagne

This clever pasta bake is all cooked in one pan, saving on washing-up. If you want to make it veggie, replace the chicken with some peas or broad beans

Make-ahead hearty hotpot

Make this hearty veg-packed hotpot for a vibrant centrepiece, or serve it as a side dish with sausages or pork chops, adding a good dollop of mustard on the side

Fish tacos

Pack in the flavour and lots of veg in this easy fish tacos recipe. It’s an easy way to get your family eating more fish, and one portion counts as three of their 5-a-day

Nut roast rolls

Bake these vegetarian nut roast rolls for a Boxing Day buffet or summer picnic. They’re packed with mushrooms, lentils and nuts, and encased in puff pastry

Cookies & cream fridge cake

Make this no-cook cookies and cream fridge cake with the help of your fridge – it’s ideal for summer evenings when it’s too warm to put the oven on