Melty onion toasts

Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead

Chunky tomato & avocado salsa

This doubles up as both the guacamole and the tomato salsa element of a Mexican meal

Creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes

A fast and filling, all-in-one chicken dish

Yogurt & almond chicken curry

Our ultimate Friday night food – just add naans. Make a double batch of the fragrant curry paste and freeze for next time

Greek beans with seared lamb

Braise butter beans or ‘gigantes’ with tomatoes, onion and garlic and serve with tender lamb fillet and crumbled feta cheese

Crisp-topped sprouts

Spruce up your usual sprouts and add crunch and crispiness with a bread and almond-based topping

Creamy veggie risotto

Disguise vegetables and make this healthy veggie risotto for kids

Chilli green salad

This sweet salad is perfect teamed with Thai, Chinese and Japanese meals to give a bit of colour and crunch

Chocolate fondant

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining – it's all a matter of timing…

Strawberry ice cream shake

Make yourself a naughty but nice summery treat, justified by lots of fruit!