Meal prep: pasta

Make three lunchbox pasta meals in one go to save you time midweek. They're nutritious and healthy with variations using salmon, chicken and aubergine

Meal prep: rice

Eat well at work with two lunchboxes made from the same rice base – one with tuna, the other with feta and beetroot. They're gluten-free and high in protein

Sardines & peperonata on wholemeal toast

Punchy flavours combine in this 12-minute meal, rich in fibre, iron and omega-3 – make quick peperonata with pre-roasted peppers, capers, shallot and garlic 

Family meals: Easy lamb tagine

Sweet juicy apricots and tender butternut squash are a winner with kids and make for a delicious Middle Eastern family meal for toddlers through to teens and beyond

Family meals: Easy fish cakes

These freezable and simple-to-make fish patties are ideal as a family meal or can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute kids supper, from toddlers to teens

Cod caponata parcels

All the flavours of Sicilian caponata in a lovely fish parcel. These parcels are easy to assemble and a great one to have in the freezer for a quick meal whenever needed. I like to serve with some buttery potatoes and greens.

Lemongrass & ginger baked chicken rice

Fragrant baked rice with tender chicken, this recipe is a grab-and-cook meal which means you can prep it in advance ready to cook whenever needed. Simple and delicious

Miso chicken & sweetcorn

An all-in-one warming autumnal one-pot, full of flavour and the perfect meal to have stored in the freezer. Simple enough for a mid-week meal but feels that little bit special.

Spicy pork & ginger noodles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Combine spicy pork, mushrooms, bok choy and ginger noodles for a quick midweek meal in just 25 minutes. Easy and speedy, it’s ideal for busy weekdays

Let there be latkes!

Combine the traditions of Christmas and Chanukah with a ‘Chrismukkah’ menu to mark both holidays. These crispy latkes make great canapés topped with crème fraîche, chives and smoked salmon

Prawn ravioli & spinach lasagne

Use shop-bought prawn ravioli to make this creamy, layered pasta bake with tomatoes and spinach – on the table in just 35 minutes

Chorizo & greens warm salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use shortcut ingredients like roasted peppers and a pouch of cooked grains to bring this chorizo and kale salad together in minutes. It’s an ideal midweek meal