Cheesy potato patchwork pie

Take inspiration from potato dauphinoise for this rustic veggie pie that’s bursting with caramelised leeks and cheese. It’s ideal for a cosy evening in

Sticky orange tofu with veg-fried noodles

“An ideal Friday night recipe that captures all the takeaway vibes but is conveniently made at home in no time. This vegan option is perfect for Veganuary, but tofu can easily be replaced with alternative proteins like paneer or chicken. You can also include a couple of eggs in the vegetable noodles, and feel free to swap out the vegetables for seasonal alternatives.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Chickpea, coconut & broccoli stew

Serve this light yet comforting stew for a low-fat plant-based dinner. Chickpeas and green veg are cooked in a fragrant sauce made with coconut and ginger

Creamy lentil curry

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. This lentil curry is comforting and full of flavour

Chunky vegetable soup

Make this vegetable soup for a healthy lunch. Cottage cheese is the secret ingredient in the gluten-free dumplings – a healthier option and adding in calcium

Butternut squash burgers

Cook these meat-free burgers on the barbecue or griddle pan. They’re easy to make and require very little prep work. A kick of chilli heightens the flavours

Vegetable pasta bake

Get the maximum flavour out of all the veg in our pasta bake by pan-frying it first. You can also freeze this for up to three months to enjoy on busier days

Hearty vegetable stew with dumplings

Tuck into a bowl of satisfying vegetable stew with dumplings. Ideal on cold wintery nights, serve with mash for hearty comfort food for the whole family

Italian-style roast cabbage wedges with tomato lentils

Roast cabbage for a veggie centrepiece, with crisp, caramelised leaves on the outside and a soft, sweet centre. Serve with our Italian-inspired lentils and golden roast new potatoes

Easy veggie red curry noodles

Try our vegetarian Thai red curry noodles for a filling midweek meal loaded with red pepper, mangetout and baby corn