Slow cooker turkey curry

Use up leftover Christmas turkey and make this slow cooker turkey curry. It uses up any roasted veg you may have leftover too – ideal for avoiding food waste

Teriyaki tofu

Marinade tofu with teriyaki sauce and serve with broccoli and noodles or rice to make this easy veggie midweek meal. It takes under 30 minutes to make

Slow cooker broccoli & cheese soup

Tuck into this hearty soup made in a slow cooker. Perfect as a starter ahead of a main meal, or for lunch on cooler days. Enjoy with crusty bread

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

Mustard & parmesan- crumbed chicken

Enjoy our mustard and parmesan-crumbed chicken for an easy midweek meal. With its crunchy, cheesy coating, it’s sure to become a new favourite

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

Air-fryer sweet potato jackets with tahini yogurt

Make the most of your air fryer and try these low-effort sweet potato jackets. Top with tahini yogurt and curry leaves for a no-fuss meal

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

Vegan spinach omelette

Try an omelette made with chickpea flour – it’s high in protein and gluten-free. The quantities here are for one, but the recipe is easily doubled

Quick honey & garlic pork chops

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

Need an easy dinner midweek? You can prep these speedy chops using storecupboard ingredients in just 5 mins and cook them in 10

Vegetable & bean chimichanga

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. These veggie chimichangas use up the leftover bean mix from the chilli and make a healthy alternative to the deep-fried versions