Microwave chilli

For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli – a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal

Spicy chilli bean soup

There’s minimal prep time to make this hearty vegetarian stew, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

Prawn & rice noodle stir-fry

This simple, midweek meal is low fat, low calorie and bursting with Asian flavours – it’s ready in under half an hour too

Loaded naans

Top Indian flatbreads with a spicy, nutty paste, then load up with red onion, pepper and chunks of paneer for a quick and easy midweek meal

Smoked haddock & sweetcorn chowder

This quick and creamy classic American fish soup makes a mouthwatering midweek meal, with chunky new potatoes and smoky white fish fillets

Spicy merguez & couscous pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pack up this spicy sausage stew as part of a hearty lunch – simply heat in the microwave for a filling midday meal

Plum & marzipan pie

Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal

Chicken satay salad

Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that’s high in protein and big on flavour

Egg & avocado open sandwich

Give your lunch box a moreish makeover – take the ingredients separately and assemble for a fresh and healthy midday meal

Stuffed avocado with spicy beans & feta

This super speedy meal is packed with vegetarian sources of protein – top creamy avocados with spicy kidney beans and crumbled cheese

Lamb chops with griddled courgette & feta salad

Griddled chops are great with this warm courgette, mangetout and cheese salad – a simple, speedy weeknight meal for two

Halloumi panzanella salad

Make a meal of this Italian classic with the addition of pan-fried halloumi and ready-roasted peppers for a 20-minute light lunch or supper