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

Brown butter pilaf

Use our brown butter pilaf as a base for rice salads. It will keep chilled in an airtight container for up to three days so ideal for get-ahead meal prep

Bang bang chicken & chickpea shake-up salad

Try bang bang chicken in a salad in this vibrant summer dish. Packed with protein, flavour and lots of different textures, it makes a tasty lunch

Paneer, chickpea & spinach curry

Enjoy a family-friendly veggie curry made with paneer and chickpeas. Packed full of goodness, it’s a great meal to have in the freezer for busy nights

Pancetta, pea & asparagus orrechiette bake

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

Try this delicious spring pasta bake recipe as a midweek family meal which freezes brilliantly. We’ve used orecchiette, but you can use whatever pasta you like

Za’atar & lemon chicken traybake

Combine Lebanese spices, crispy chicken and vegetables to create the most delicious prep-ahead one-pan meal. Simply tip onto a tray to cook when you’re ready

Raspberry & mango yogurt parfait

Need a quick, prep-ahead dessert? This raspberry and mango parfait is ideal. If you have any crumble mix leftover, you can eat it for breakfast the next day

Rump steak sandwich

Use rump steak to make a classic sandwich for lunch or dinner