Lemonade scones

Bake a batch of these easy lemonade scones to serve for afternoon tea. Pair them with plenty of clotted cream and jam – and a cup of tea, of course! – for a classic British treat

Cheesy sausage & bean pies

Bake these pies for a lunch-time treat the whole family will love. Shop-bought pastry makes them quick and easy to prepare, and you can use canned beans from the back of the storecupboard

Cheat’s beetroot biriyani

Cook this beetroot biriyani and freeze the leftovers for busy weeknights. With colourful beetroot taking centre stage, it’s full of spices and is a flavourful dish

Smoky tomato, chipotle & charred corn soup

Dig out the chipotle paste and make this punchy smoky tomato, chipotle and charred sweetcorn soup. An easy midweek meal, you can freeze any leftovers

Mornay melting-middle fishcakes

Try making these indulgent fishcakes with crisp breadcrumbs on the outside and a cheesy, saucy surprise in the centre. They’re perfect for lunch or supper

Prawn & aubergine curry

Enjoy this vibrant prawn and aubergine curry with flatbreads for a quick and easy midweek meal for two. It’s ideal on busy nights when you’re short on time

Broccoli salad

Enjoy this crunchy, vegan broccoli salad for lunch or as a side. It’s sweet, sharp and full of different textures and colours

Herby orzo & lemon salad

Make this summery orzo salad packed with herbs and lemon for a seasonal side. Leftovers make a great lunch the next day

Roasted beetroot & raw honey salad

Serve up a fibre-rich lunch or side dish with this beetroot, feta and green lentil salad. Bursting with colour, it’s full of flavour and nutrients

Crumpet pizzas

Help younger children make these easy crumpet pizzas for lunch, or let older kids put them together themselves. Use whatever veg you have in the fridge for the toppings

Rainbow spaghetti

Try making this rainbow spaghetti as a sensory activity for babies and toddlers, or serve as a fun lunch – just top with their favourite dressing, and enjoy with a salad

Smoky chorizo & manchego quiche

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

Transform the classic ham and cheese quiche with the more grown up flavours of chorizo and manchego. It makes a lovely summer lunch or supper served with salad