Puy lentils with seared salmon

Enjoy the health benefits of salmon in this dish, or make a vegan version (see tip, below). Save leftover lentils for quick meals later in the week

One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

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

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

Smoky sausage & squash traybake

Let your oven do the work for you with this easy autumnal traybake that makes the most of seasonal butternut squash. It will be a hit with the whole family

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

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

Spinach crespolini

Enjoy these healthy spelt pancakes filled with spinach, ricotta and tomato – they deliver all of your 5-a-day, plus spinach supports bone and eye health

Next level buffalo wings

Enjoy our best ever buffalo wings – the all-American snack of chicken wings in a spicy sauce, served with blue cheese dressing – for a Friday night treat

Turmeric cod with chickpea traybake

Bulk out a simple cod dinner with filling chickpeas flavoured with ginger, garlic and turmeric. It makes a healthy dinner that’s low in fat and calories