Air-fryer arancini

Use your air-fryer to make these crunchy, golden rice balls – they’re an ideal side for an Italian-inspired feast

Healthy pad Thai

Toss chicken with rice noodles and stir-fried veg to create a deliciously healthy dinner. There’s a vegan option, too, which uses peanut butter (see tip, below)

Sausage & soy fried rice

Enjoy this speedy veg-packed fakeaway. We’ve gone for courgettes and peas here to accompany the sausage and rice, but use whatever veg you have

Creamy garlic pasta

This creamy tagliatelle recipe makes a comforting midweek meal. Any long pasta will work, so use whatever you have in the cupboard

Roasted harissa red cabbage with coriander & almond bulgur

Combine almond- and raisin-studded bulgur wheat with roasted red cabbage flavoured with rose harissa. It’s great as a veggie main, or as a side to chicken

Beef enchiladas

Serve enchiladas for a Mexican-inspired family feast. Stuffed with beef mince and black beans and topped with melted cheese, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Miso & butternut squash ramen

Mash the squash in this ramen into the base to make a lovely creamy soup with a hint of sweetness. Top with purple sprouting broccoli or any veg you have in the fridge

Sausage & kale minestrone

Use whatever small pasta shape is your favourite for this comforting bowl of minestrone soup – just amend the cooking time according to pack instructions

Fridge-raid one-pan pesto pasta

Use up odds and ends hanging around in the fridge to make this pasta. Try courgettes instead of peppers, or other leafy greens in place of the spinach

Katsu curry

Make our easy katsu curry with options to adapt the recipe for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. You’ll need chicken or tofu depending on your preference

Golden spiced pilaf with crispy shallots

Combine crispy shallots, warming spices, crunchy nuts and soft fruits to make this stunning pilaf. Serve alone with yogurt, or alongside veg, meat or fish

Halloumi fajitas with soured cream & guacamole

“This fajita recipe is a staple in our kitchen, as it’s an effortless way to include colourful vegetables in your diet and achieve of your five-a-day’. You can switch the protein source from halloumi to paneer, tofu or even chicken strips if preferred. It’s easily adaptable too, allowing for seasonal vegetable substitutions.” — Dr Chintal Patel