Baguettes

Make fresh, French bread at home with this simple recipe – an overnight starter called a poolish gives a golden crust and chewy middle.

Chicken satay salad

Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that’s high in protein and big on flavour

Courgette tortilla wedges with pesto & rocket

Eggs are a great way to pack protein into a vegetarian diet, and these filled omelette wedges are super satisfying, too

South Indian coconut & prawn curry

This low-calorie curry has plenty of protein from white fish and prawns, a fragrant mix of spices and a touch of creamed coconut

Spicy cauliflower pilau

This healthy, Indian-inspired side dish is made from cauliflower florets instead of rice – a quick and gluten-free addition to curry night

Peppery kohlrabi slaw

With crunchy kohlrabi, horseradish and spring greens, this coleslaw is quick enough for everyday, yet unusual enough to impress guests

Egg & avocado open sandwich

Give your lunch box a moreish makeover – take the ingredients separately and assemble for a fresh and healthy midday meal

Greek lamb with smoked aubergine & minty broad beans

Lean red meat delivers iron and B vitamins in this protein-packed dinner, with aubergine purée as a delicious alternative to mash

Stuffed avocado with spicy beans & feta

This super speedy meal is packed with vegetarian sources of protein – top creamy avocados with spicy kidney beans and crumbled cheese

Fry bodi (Caribbean green beans)

Shivi Ramoutar shares this simple, speedy side dish of green beans, onions and ripe tomatoes, which is found across the Caribbean