Beetroot orzotto

Orzo is a small pasta shape that looks like a grain of rice and has a velvety texture similar to risotto when cooked- try it out in this Italian-inspired dish

Chicken & pomegranate bulgur pilaf

Spice up your chicken with a ras-al-hanout or Moroccan tagine spice mix then serve with good-for-you grains and light, fresh flavours

Indian rice salad with chicken

Raid the fridge and rustle up this hearty yet healthy salad with pulses, nuts, tikka chicken and a mango curry dressing

Turkey meatball & pineapple curry

Try a new spin on korma- use lean turkey mince and roll into balls then serve in a coconut-based sauce with fruit and coriander

Secret green sauce spaghetti

Sneak some extra green veg into pesto-based pasta sauce

Chicken satay

Food editor Barney begins his cooking with kids series- first off, Barney and his daugher Maisie make chicken skewers with peanut sauce

Grilled chicken with chilli & sesame seeds

Flavour grilled chicken strips with Thai chilli sauce, ginger and honey and serve with broccoli for this speedy meal for two

Fish tagine with saffron & almonds

A low calorie Moroccan fish stew flavoured with saffron, almonds, cinnamon, ginger and more. It’s ideal for entertaining- make a batch ahead and freeze

Sausage & veg one-pot

A lighter casserole packed with green veg including fennel, broad beans, peas and green beans, served in a creamy basil and parsley sauce

Chicken, squash & pesto lasagne

This alternative pasta bake is great for making in batches- assemble the layers of mascapone, chicken, basil and butternut then freeze or bake

Chicken tikka burgers

This Indian dish is traditionally cooked in a clay oven, but works on the barbecue too- try with homemade tamarind chutney and herb salad

Chicken & lentil stew with gremolata

Spruce up a light tomato-based casserole with a generous sprinkling of parsley, lemon and garlic, also known as ‘gremolata’