Hot honey, orange & sesame prawn stir-fry

This fragrant stir-fry is packed with prawns, peppers and pak choi. Serve with rice or noodles for an easy midweek win

Beetroot bucatini

Be amazed at how the beetroot turns the pasta a majestic ruby red in this creamy, vibrant dish. It’s enough to convince anyone that beetroot is incredible. Add the sauce to anything from salads to pizza and pasta. This is one of my favourite dishes from my book, You Can Cook This!.

Takeaway-style mushrooms & ‘egg’

Mushrooms are the hero of this satisfying, sweet and salty dish, so if you’re craving ‘egg’ noodles, it’s so much better than ordering in. The secret is the bicarbonate of soda which magically combines with the starchy water to produce that distinctive egg-like flavour. To make the meal more substantial, top with crispy tofu or add more veg.

Carrot lox & bagel

If you go for a walk in Brooklyn on a Sunday, I’d guess that one in every ten people will have a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese in their hands! I teased this recipe on social media and EVERYONE wanted to know how to make it. Surprisingly easy to make, carrot strips soften in the marinade, becoming deliciously chewy and it has the perfect balance of smoky spices, mimicking the texture and taste of smoked salmon.

Garlic & herb roast pork with cider gravy

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

Elevate your Sunday roast with this impressive pork joint that boasts crispy crackling and tender meat. Gravy made with cider is the ideal complement

Next level lemon drizzle

Take the humble lemon drizzle to new heights with this next level recipe. Whether it’s for a bake sale or celebration, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Storecupboard saucy pasta & chickpeas

Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes

Pancetta & white bean stew

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

Use up any veg in the fridge in this speedy, low calorie stew, with white beans and pancetta. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, if you like

Julie’s kari ikan (Malaysian fish curry)

Indulge in this fish curry on a Friday night. Light and fresh, yet rich and spicy, enjoy with a big bowl of steamed rice – ideally using your hands!

Summer sausage stew with couscous

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

Make this sausage and giant couscous stew part of your midweek repertoire this summer – it’s easy to make, and provides three of your five-a-day.

Teriyaki salmon bowl

Try these easy teriyaki salmon bowls for lunch – with salmon, avocado and edamame, they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids and provide two of your five-a-day.

One-pan paprika fish & potato stew

Flavour this one-pot fish stew with smoky paprika and garlic for an easy but impressive seafood supper that’s low in fat and high in fibre.