Parsnip, mushroom & barley wreath

The perfect vegetarian Christmas or Sunday lunch centrepiece – a low-calorie nut loaf packed with grains, root vegetables, mixed mushrooms, herbs and spice

Soba noodles with wasabi garlic prawns

This budget soba noodle recipe also works well with shredded cooked chicken or chunks of firm tofu if you want to go for the vegetarian option

Pizza pockets

These pastries will be a hit with everyone. Make them vegetarian by leaving out the pepperoni and adding a pinch of chilli flakes for a similar spicy kick

Cheese, ham & pea risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A simple and hearty weeknight risotto the whole family will love – the stock is added in one go and stirring kept to a minimum so you can multi-task

Harissa sticky chicken with couscous

No chickpeas in the cupboard? Use cannellini or kidney beans in this easy chicken dish with fragrant coriander couscous and a spicy harissa paste glaze

Gammon steaks with leek & celeriac mash and apple sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Homemade pub grub always tastes so much better! Salty gammon is perfectly complemented by sweet apple and punchy celeriac mash – 3 of your 5-a-day!

Prawn & potato pie

A simple potato-topped seafood pie that's quick to make, using king prawns, fresh baby spinach and shop-bought cheese sauce for convenience

Jerk prawn & coconut rice bowls

With just four ingredients and a matter of minutes you can cook up a filling coconut rice bowl with king prawns – simple, speedy, nice and spicy!

Prawn & leek frittata

Omelettes step aside, this four-ingredient frittata is a speedy weeknight lifesaver that's packed with flavour and goes well with salad or crusty bread

Mexican chicken burger

Ready in under 20 minutes, this burger with spiced chipotle chicken breast, in toasted brioche with guacamole, makes for a satisfying weeknight treat for one