Whole trout with almond & herb stuffing

We cooked this dish after [my husband] Neil had been out fishing and had caught a fresh-water trout. It’s the stuffing that makes this such a delicious dish; just soften onions and garlic in butter and mix it with the breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, almonds and slices of lemon. Trout is quite forgiving so you can use any mix of herbs you fancy. The stuffing would work just as well with a whole salmon or with small sea breams or seabass.
I really like cooking fish en papillote, and you could certainly use the sealed paper technique here – just cut a big sheet of baking paper to line the oven tray. Once the fish is in and drizzled with the oil, gently bring the sides together, being careful not to wrap the fish too tightly, then crimp to seal and cook as per the instructions below.

Air fryer broccoli

Use your air fryer to cook broccoli. With garlic and paprika seasoning for flavour, it’s a speedy way to get your greens in and makes a versatile side dish

Air fryer soda bread

Make these simple mini soda breads to serve with your favourite soups and stews, or pack into lunchboxes. No yeast, no proving – just mix, shape and cook

Fish traybake with red pepper and tomatoes

Cook this easy fish traybake for a healthy family meal midweek, with nutritious peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes. It’s low in fat too

Shakshuka meatballs

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

Combine shakshuka with meatballs to make this easy midweek meal for the whole family. Cook and serve in the pan to cut down on washing-up

Giant couscous, runner bean, orange & feta salad

Enjoy this salad on its own or serve alongside grilled lamb, chicken or fish. Cook the beans for 30 seconds and don’t skip the cold plunge for maximum taste

BBQ gochujang lamb cutlets with toasted green bean & sesame salad

Cook these lamb cutlets with a spicy BBQ gochugaru glaze on the barbecue or inside on a grill plate. Serve with a summery bean salad on the side

Grilled prawns with burnt pineapple & scotch bonnet chutney

Cook these glorious grilled prawns in their shells on the barbecue. Prawns require minimal marinating because they take on flavour so readily

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

Parmesan chicken & green bean salad

Use the extras from our summer bean stew as the base for this summery salad with parmesan chicken topping. It’s a great way to cook through the week

BBQ pork tenderloin kebabs with orange, rosemary & garlic dressing

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

Bring out the barbecue and cook these flavourful kebabs in a moreish marinade. Pork fillet is a cheap, lean cut that can be easily made into kebabs

Grilled fish with samphire

Take two whole tilapia, sea bass or sea bream, and marinate in spices for this Nigerian-inspired recipe. Cook on the barbecue and serve with fried yam