Nutty apricot & cinnamon pudding

A sticky, spicy and moreish pudding – brilliant way to round off a winter meal

Finbar’s veggie spag bol

Whip up a superhealthy vegetable spag bol for an easy meal

Quick cheese & onion rarebit

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make a meal out of cheese on toast

Sticky chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds

Noodles make a versatile easy meal. Why not add your favourite veg to this to boost the 5-a-day content, or add a chilli or two to give it a kick

Fillet of beef with mixed peppercorn sauce

A delicious flash-fried steak with classic creamy sauce- cook to perfection for a special meal for two

Toulouse sausage cassoulet

A great winter warmer, this French bake uses traditional sausages with store cupboard beans to make a filling and cheap evening meal

Chinese steamed bass with cabbage

Full of flavour and void of guilt, this low-fat fish dish is full of omega 3 and counts as 1 of your 5-a-day. A perfect mid week meal

Salmon & soya bean salad

Packed with the kind of fat that is good for you, this makes a light yet still satisfying meal

Smoked salmon & lemon risotto

Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat

Hot-smoked salmon with creamy pasta & pine nuts

Add a few special ingredients to this simple pasta sauce and you have an impressive meal for friends in just 15 minutes

Honey nut ricotta with strawberries

Round off your meal with this simple dessert – serve on a large plate and ask everyone to help themselves

Lemon cod with basil bean mash

A heart-healthy supper that makes the perfect midweek meal for two