Creamy veggie korma

Creamy and healthy – a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat

Better-than-baked beans with spicy wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh

Cottage pie

This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Golden veggie shepherd’s pie

Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need

Sticky spiced lamb shanks

This hearty, slow-cooked lamb dish is perfect for two to share as the nights start drawing in

Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms

A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that will proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave

Mexican chicken stew

Bring a touch of Mexican flavour to your midweek meal with this low-fat, one-pan supper

Herby bean sausage stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A simple, filling storecupboard chipolata stew that can be whipped up in minutes or slow cooked for hours

Rich paprika seafood bowl

Eating healthy isn’t all about salad, this fish stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it’s low-fat

Apple, pear & cherry compote

Great as an easy dessert for Sunday lunch, then use for breakfasts and midweek puds