Lemon chicken with spring veg noodles

Forget that ready meal, this storecupboard meal makes a speedy after work supper

Soy steamed chicken with oriental rice

A veg-packed meal for all the family you’ll make again and again

Pea, prawn & lemon linguine

A speedy supper dish that is perfect for an impressive mid-week meal

Nutty apricot & cinnamon pudding

A sticky, spicy and moreish pudding – brilliant way to round off a winter meal

Finbar’s veggie spag bol

Whip up a superhealthy vegetable spag bol for an easy meal

Quick cheese & onion rarebit

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make a meal out of cheese on toast

Spicy chickpeas

Get the whole family snacking on this low-fat alternative to peanuts

Sticky chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds

Noodles make a versatile easy meal. Why not add your favourite veg to this to boost the 5-a-day content, or add a chilli or two to give it a kick

Fillet of beef with mixed peppercorn sauce

A delicious flash-fried steak with classic creamy sauce- cook to perfection for a special meal for two

Toulouse sausage cassoulet

A great winter warmer, this French bake uses traditional sausages with store cupboard beans to make a filling and cheap evening meal

Herby toad in the hole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This family favourite marries meaty sausages with robust herbs and traditional, comforting Yorkshire pudding

Chinese steamed bass with cabbage

Full of flavour and void of guilt, this low-fat fish dish is full of omega 3 and counts as 1 of your 5-a-day. A perfect mid week meal