Balsamic beef stew with veggie mash

Get all five of your five-a-day in this tasty balsamic beef stew accompanied by the ideal comfort food – a veggie mash – perfect for chilly weather

One-pot prawn & lentil curry

Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It’s cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat

10-minute couscous salad

This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge

Vegetarian ramen

Rustle up this warming veggie ramen in just 15 minutes. Think of it as healthy fast food – it’s low-fat, low-calorie and low-cost as well

Cheesy garlic baguette

Make this family-friendly, cheesy garlic bread to accompany soup, chilli or pasta. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that’s full of melty mozzarella.

Toad-in-the-hole

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

Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.

Two bean & herb salad

Rustle up this easy bean & herb salad with green beans and cannellini beans. It’s a lovely summer side dish to a barbecue or al fresco meal

Sweet & sour bean curry

Create this veggie bean curry for an easy midweek meal – it’s healthy and low in calories and fat. It contains a mixture of black-eyed beans and butter beans

Air-fryer doughnuts

Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon

Tofu omelettes with soy dressing

Enjoy a tofu omelette for a balanced and low-calorie dinner. Serve with rice, broccoli and a drizzle of chilli dressing for an easy, flavourful midweek meal

Turkey sausage & pesto soup

Cook up some turkey or chicken sausages and combine with cannellini beans, kale and pesto to make this filling soup. Serve with crusty bread, if you like

Cheesy hot dogs with pickle mustard sauce & crispy onions

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

Use bratwurst-style sausages to make hot dogs at a barbecue and spice them up with our pickle mustard sauce. Crispy onions add texture