Thai mackerel & sweet potato traybake

Serve mackerel in a traybake packed with sweet potato, red peppers and plenty of Thai flavours to make this healthy Asian-inspired supper

Moong dhal makhani

This dhal from Lucknow 49 uses mung beans cooked in milk, and is gently spiced and comforting. Serve as a main or side dish – it's a great veggie partner to an Indian feast 

Lamb chops with hummus & roasted tomatoes

Introduce a little sunshine to your day whatever the weather with Mediterranean-style lamb chops served on a bed of hummus, roasted tomatoes, olives and feta

Tomato & spinach kitchari

Combine lentils with spinach, tomatoes and spices to make this warming midweek veggie supper that's low-fat and packed with vitamins. Serve with warm chapatis

Broccoli & goat’s cheese pizzettes

Create something different for dinner during the week with the help of shop-bought pizza dough, broccoli, goat's cheese, courgette and red chilli

Pumpkin pie

Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional treat

Peach panzanella

Pair this salad with barbecued chicken as part of a summer menu. Made with peaches, mozzarella and a lemon and caper dressing, it’s also great on its own

Pick & mix pesto pasta salad bar

Put out all the ingredients for classic pasta salad with pesto dressing and let the kids pick whatever they like to stir in – it's great for fussy eaters 

Barbecued bavette steak & tomato salad

Barbecue bavette steak and drape over Tom's simple tomato, red onion and feta salad. It makes a lovely lunch or light supper in summertime

Traffic light chicken shish kebabs

These barbecued kebabs are big on flavour, but the spice is toned down, so they're great for kids. Offer some chilli sauce on the side for those who like heat, and serve with flatbread