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 

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

Poached eggs with broccoli, tomatoes & wholemeal flatbread

Protein-packed eggs with antioxidant-rich broccoli make this a healthy and satisfying breakfast choice

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

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

Vegan butternut & pecan spiral pies

Make a festive meat-free centrepiece using shop-bought filo pastry for ease. The squash filling is packed with umami notes thanks to miso paste and soy sauce, plus a touch of maple sweetness

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

Protein porridge

Increase the protein in your breakfast by adding protein-rich toppings to your porridge. It’s ideal after a workout

Waste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

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.