Spiced mince with couscous

Adding dried fruit, fresh mint and warm spices to savoury dishes is typical of North African cooking. Vegetarian mince replaces meat in this recipe

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Microwave cheat’s paella

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Courgette, lemon & mint linguine with fennel seed pangrattato

Mint and lemon bring a summery freshness to this pasta dish, and the scented pangrattato crumb is a lively, crunchy alternative to parmesan

Meatballs in tomato, cardamom & lime sauce

Enjoy these rich meatballs for a weeknight dinner or part of a larger spread. The meatballs are complemented by zingy lime and cardamom flavours

One-pot cheeseburger pasta

Combine the best of two comfort foods in one dish – perfect for a Friday night treat. Top with pickles and jalapeños to serve

Honey-mustard chicken

Marry the classic flavours of honey and mustard and use as the marinade for chicken breasts to make this easy midweek meal. Enjoy in a traybake with potatoes

Stuffed peppers bake

Fill peppers with mixed grains and feta, then bake in a tomato sauce for an easy, balanced midweek meal that delivers three of your five-a-day

Crispy shredded chicken

Try this takeaway favourite served with rice, or simply on its own as part of a buffet-style meal. It can work as a main course or starter to share

Black pepper chicken & lemon yogurt

Make pepper the star of the show with this flavourful dish. We’ve spatchcocked the chicken for quick cooking and to give the marinade maximum coverage