Microwave cheat’s paella

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Stuffed peppers bake

Fill peppers with mixed grains and feta, then bake in a tomato sauce for an easy, balanced midweek meal that delivers three of your five-a-day

Spaghetti aglio e olio

Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It’s simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days

One-pot chicken & rice

Make a wholesome chicken dinner for all the family in under an hour. Plus, you only need one pan, so there’s less washing-up

Sausage & lentil cassoulet

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This filling and easy sausage cassoulet packs in bags of flavour without a big price tag

Teriyaki chicken

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. Learn how to cook this classic, crowd-pleasing chicken teriyaki at home

Khichdi

Enjoy this classic Indian dhal. Known for its Ayurvedic properties, our version is easy to prepare and full of flavour

Paneer & chickpea pulao

Make pulao – a quick, simple rice dish – extra special by adding paneer and chickpeas

Roast puttanesca aubergines with tomato rice & feta

Enjoy these glorious roast aubergines with tomato rice and feta for a summer supper or al fresco lunch. You could also barbecue the aubergines, if you like

Simple chicken & spinach curry with easy flatbreads

Who doesn’t love curry on a Saturday night? Our simple to make chicken and spinach curry is served with fluffy homemade flatbreads to mop up the sauce