Cheat’s chicken ramen

This speedy version of the classic Japanese noodle soup makes a delicious everyday dinner or warming lunch – and it’s low in fat and calories too

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

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

Ham & tarragon pot pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use ready-rolled puff pastry for a fuss-free, midweek masterpiece – fill this pie with pulled ham hock and a creamy, herby sauce

Choc-orange energy boosters

It only takes 15 minutes to blitz dates, nuts, seeds and oats to make this high-energy snack – perfect popped into a lunch box

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

Courgette & feta muffins

These cheesy muffins are a great way to get savoury flavours into portable baked bites – great packed as a lunch box snack

Turkey, bacon & avocado mini bagels

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pack up a hearty lunch to look forward to – fill bagels with leftover turkey or chicken, crispy bacon and creamy mashed avocado

Nutty cinnamon & yogurt dipper

Mix nut butter with creamy Greek yogurt and spice for a super simple lunchbox snack that kids will love – serve with apples or vegetable sticks

Spiced pickled shallots

If you like pickled onions you’ll love this easy preserved shallots recipe – perfect with cold meats or alongside a ploughman’s lunch

Egg & Puy lentil salad with tamari & watercress

We’ve put together the ultimate healthy recipe to ease the symptoms of menopause, packed with calcium, folate and iron

Chicken fattoush

This healthy Middle Eastern salad topped with sumac-sprinkled pitta bread is a quick and easy lunch or supper