Nutty chicken grain salad

If you're looking for a salad to fill you up, give this easy chicken salad a go. Made with just a handful of ingredients it's perfect when you're short on time

Cheat’s black dhal

If you're eating gluten-free or dairy-free, try this delicious dhal topped with spicy cauliflower as a filling dinner or as a smaller side dish

Fennel & pancetta minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this minestrone soup with pancetta, macaroni, fennel and peas for a hearty lunch or easy midweek dinner. Serve with pesto and crusty bread

Shredded chicken salad

Try making this tasty chicken salad with bulgur wheat and courgette during the week for an easy midweek meal. It's ideal for serving a small crowd.

Artichoke & aubergine rice

As well as being tasty, this aubergine and artichoke is low fat, low calorie and cost effective. Make a large batch and eat it cold the next day

Bombay omelette

To make a speedy vegetarian meal for one, try this spicy omelette. You can use any curry powder that might be hanging around the storecupboard

Coconut fish curry traybake

Pushed for time? This Asian-style one-pot fish curry is ideal midweek and with coconut milk, coriander, fish sauce and lime, it has zest and fragrance

Tuna & caper orzo with parsley

Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting – and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard

Eton mess cheesecake

If you’re after a summer dessert to impress, try this decadent Eton mess cheesecake filled with creamy mascarpone, topped with meringues and strawberries

Herby potato salad

Try this potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad. This delicious recipe instead features basil, parsley and garlic