Make this creamy chicken orzo for a midweek meal or to impress a date. It tastes so good, whoever you’re making it for might ask you to marry them after eating it! It’s easy to make, super comforting and can even be made ahead and frozen
This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.
Mushrooms are the hero of this satisfying, sweet and salty dish, so if you’re craving ‘egg’ noodles, it’s so much better than ordering in. The secret is the bicarbonate of soda which magically combines with the starchy water to produce that distinctive egg-like flavour. To make the meal more substantial, top with crispy tofu or add more veg.
Poach the hake in this dish for a speedy, healthy cooking method. We’ve used lime leaves to impart a lovely aromatic flavour, along with chilli and ginger
Use Savoy cabbage in this chorizo pasta dish for its slightly bitter edge. Curly kale, chopped spring greens or spinach would also work well
Try this easy version of a classic steak and mushroom pie, using ready-rolled puff pastry and frozen onions to cut down on prep time
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Make this sausage and giant couscous stew part of your midweek repertoire this summer – it’s easy to make, and provides three of your five-a-day.
Enjoy white fish once a week for a low-fat, high-protein meal. It also provides vitamins that support the heart, brain and bones
As well as being a balanced meal, this speedy supper is fresh and zingy. Frozen baby broad beans work well with pork, as well as the herby courgettes
You only need 20 mins prep for this wholesome aromatic curry made with runner beans and prawns. You can also use white fish, if you prefer
Enjoy our easy prawn and rice dish as a midweek meal. Taking less than 30 minutes to make, it’s ideal for weeknights when you want something quick and tasty
This creamy tagliatelle recipe makes a comforting midweek meal. Any long pasta will work, so use whatever you have in the cupboard
