Healthy pad Thai

Toss chicken with rice noodles and stir-fried veg to create a deliciously healthy dinner. There’s a vegan option, too, which uses peanut butter (see tip, below)

Gnocchi traybake with lemony ricotta

Rustle up this one-tray wonder with gnocchi, ricotta, artichokes, plum tomatoes and courgette. It can be adapted by using any veg you have in the fridge

Healthy chicken burritos

Use storecupboard ingredients and leftovers to make this nutritious and easy Mexican-style lunch. The filling for the burritos can be made ahead

Caramelised red onion & anchovy pasta with gremolata

After a luxurious dinner for two? Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this pasta needs a little prep, but the cooking is simple, so you can enjoy time together

Sausage & kale minestrone

Use whatever small pasta shape is your favourite for this comforting bowl of minestrone soup – just amend the cooking time according to pack instructions

Butter bean curry

The butter beans in this veggie curry create a satisfying texture. We’ve paired them with dark-skinned aubergine, which is packed with antioxidants

One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

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

Herby warm cucumbers with lemon

Did you know that warming up cucumbers enhances their fresh flavour? To finish, all this summer side dish needs is a sprinkling of fresh dill and parsley, plus lemon

Air fryer roast dinner

Forget turning on the oven to cook the big Sunday meal – make the main elements in an air fryer. Use a microwave to heat the gravy rather than on the hob