Air-fryer mushrooms on toast

Make this speedy brunch or lunch in the air-fryer and serve on its own, or include as part of a bigger breakfast spread

Spiced fried rice with sausage

You can whip up this quick and easy spicy rice with leftover sausages, adding peppers and peas for pops of colour of fresh flavour – it’s also gluten-free

Chicken & cashew noodles

Rustle up this speedy noodle dish with chicken, cashews, carrots and red peppers in under 25 minutes – it’s gluten-free and high in protein

Caramelised red onion & anchovy pasta with gremolata

After a luxurious dinner for two? Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this pasta needs a little prep, but the cooking is simple, so you can enjoy time together

Stroganoff meatballs & mash

Make a stroganoff sauce with mushrooms as the base to serve with meatballs, mash and spinach. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Air-fryer lemon drizzle cake

Ever tried your air-fryer for baking? While it’s not ideal for perfectly even cakes, it’s great for a fuss-free loaf cake, like this lemon drizzle

Ful medames

Try this brilliant Egyptian recipe from the head chef of London restaurant Ombra. Made using fava beans, it’s mashed into a chunky purée along with garlic, lemon and tahini

Katsu curry

Make our easy katsu curry with options to adapt the recipe for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. You’ll need chicken or tofu depending on your preference

Potato, leek & chorizo soup

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

Make this hearty soup on cold winter days. One of those holy grail recipes, it’s both deeply flavourful and easy to make with a few seasonal ingredients

Calming green soup

Pack in the veg with this healthy soup. Top with a drizzle of yogurt, some mint leaves and black pepper. It’s great reheated for lunch if you have leftovers

Sticky orange tofu with veg-fried noodles

“An ideal Friday night recipe that captures all the takeaway vibes but is conveniently made at home in no time. This vegan option is perfect for Veganuary, but tofu can easily be replaced with alternative proteins like paneer or chicken. You can also include a couple of eggs in the vegetable noodles, and feel free to swap out the vegetables for seasonal alternatives.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Sea bass with cauliflower mash & parsley sauce

“An elegant and effortlessly prepared meal, perfect for a Saturday night in or a special date night. Cauliflower offers a wonderfully creamy alternative to potatoes in the mash, and by incorporating carrots, you’ve already checked off two of your five-a-day and added diversity to the dish. No need to peel your carrots – a thorough scrub helps retain the fibre content. Feel free to substitute the broccoli with any seasonal vegetables of your choice, too.” — Dr Chintal Patel