Raid-the-cupboard tuna sweetcorn cakes

Tinned fish is a lifesaver when you need to rustle up some simple potato patties for a healthy, budget-friendly supper

Proper chicken curry

Impress with this tandoori masala-spiced Indian dish with peppers, coconut and fresh coriander

Sausage, bean & cheese pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Only five ingredients and perfect for freezing ahead, these tasty pasties make a very handy stand-by

Miso pollock with cucumber & spring onion salad

Swap cod for a sustainable white fish like pollock and serve with Japanese flavours for a low-calorie supper you’ll feel good about

Thai prawn, potato & vegetable curry

A fragrant Thai curry that can be prepared ahead and frozen for a future Friday night on the couch

Really easy roasties

The secret to really great roast potatoes, fluffy parboiled potatoes and hot oil – simple!

Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts

A chunky fish terrine that’s easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels