Beef & red chimichurri quinoa

Use roast beef leftovers to make this quinoa salad with a punchy chimichurri dressing for lunch the next day

Rainbow hummus plate

Rustle up a speedy hummus plate that delivers four of your 5-a-day. If you want to spend even less time in the kitchen, swap homemade hummus for shop-bought

Sichuan smacked cucumber noodles

Use up surplus homegrown cucumbers with this rice noodle dish. It makes an excellent lunchbox option and you can tailor it to make it less spicy, if you like

Summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce

Customise these summer rolls – make a nuoc cham (a Vietnamese fish sauce) or teriyaki sauce for dipping, or fill with avocado, beansprouts, or red peppers

Cowboy caviar

Get the kids excited about veg with this salsa that can be easily adapted. If you’re taking it to a picnic, add the avocado and coriander at the last moment

Bean & feta dip

Transform a can of white beans into this easy dip. Top with pickled onions to serve and enjoy as a snack or starter alongside pitta chips or crudités

Any-veg hummus

Use up a can of chickpeas to make this easy, creamy hummus. You can also add any cooked veg you have – cooked carrots or beetroot work well

Spicy tuna, courgette & chickpea salad

Throw together this speedy salad with canned tuna, courgette and chickpeas, dressed with capers, chilli and garlic. It works as a standalone dish or a side

Caprese chicken sandwiches

Get into summer with these chicken ciabatta rolls. Tomatoes, mozzarella and a balsamic dressing evoke the flavours of Italy

Cobb salad

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

Combine eggs, chicken, bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato to make this satisfying Cobb salad. Taking just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights