Microwave bacon & bean casserole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast – turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes

Microwave mac ’n’ cheese

Pasta, pronto! Jack Monroe's easiest ever macaroni and cheese makes a delicious solo supper or packed lunch – just pop it in the microwave at work

Lighter aubergine Parmigiana

We’ve baked the aubergines and used creamy ricotta in this healthy version of Parmigiana di melanzane – far lower in fat and calories than the original

Spanish chicken traybake with chorizo & peppers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add this easy dinner recipe to your repertoire – simply pop herby chicken thighs into a roasting tin with colourful veg and spicy sausage

Lamb kofta stew with cauliflower & chickpeas

This Lebanese dish of lamb mince meatballs, chickpeas and cauliflower is perfect as part of a meze spread for two

Spicy chilli bean soup

There’s minimal prep time to make this hearty vegetarian stew, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

Spaghetti & tuna balls

Use storecupboard ingredients to make herby fish balls in a speedy tomato and garlic sauce for a healthy pasta supper

Hot & sour aubergine

This Chinese favourite is made vegetarian with velvety-soft aubergines and given a pleasingly sharp tang with black vinegar

Lighter spanakopita

This traditional Greek spinach and feta cheese pie gets a healthier makeover – we’ve slashed the fat, salt and calories

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

Flying fish with red pepper sauce & cou-cou

Bursting with Caribbean flavours, this is the national dish of Barbados – serve with a side of cou-cou, made from polenta and okra

Smoky paprika seafood rice

Savoury smoked paprika gives a real lift to this healthy yet impressive paella-style dish with prawns, baby squid and mussels