Roasted broccoli

Serve this simple side dish alongside fish or chicken, or stir into grains. If you aren’t a fan of boiled broccoli, this is a great way to enjoy this versatile veg

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.

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!

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

Noodle salad with lemongrass pork patties

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

Enjoy these fragrant pork patties in the summer. They’re ideal if you only have a small barbecue as they don’t take up much room on the grill and cook quickly

Greek-style roast lamb & new potatoes with tomato olive sauce

Upgrade your Sunday roast with this Greek-inspired, garlic and herb roasted leg of lamb and new potatoes, served with a black olive tomato sauce.

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.