Beef & red chimichurri quinoa

Use roast beef leftovers to make this quinoa salad with a punchy chimichurri dressing for lunch the next day

Chicken & elote-style corn wrap

Do something different for lunch with a wrap packed with spiced chicken, rice and sweetcorn. With two of your five-a-day, carbs and protein, it will fuel your afternoon

Chicken bagel

Fuel up for lunch with a chicken and avocado bagel. A good balance of carbohydrates and protein, it will sustain your energy levels through the afternoon

Roasted red pepper pasta

Use silken tofu to make the creamy dairy-free pasta sauce in this vegan dish. Don’t be tempted to use firm tofu, as it won’t work in the same way

Super-green tofu curry

Going meat-free? Enjoy this delicious tofu and spinach curry that you can prep in minutes. Serve with wild rice and a scattering of coriander

Fresh cucumber & apple salad

Magic happens when you combine cool cucumbers and crunchy apples. This is a perfect side dish for summer picnics and barbecues. It’s addictively good and takes just minutes to make.

Spicy red pepper dip & crispy harissa mince

This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

Lerato’s Tanzanian banana curry

Escape to east Africa with this budget-friendly curry. The unripe green bananas can be swapped for firm yellow plantains and you can add more chillies, if you like

Strawberries & cream bread & butter pudding

Try this summery twist on a classic pudding packed with juicy strawberries, or swap for your seasonal berry of choice

Chicken & bean fajita traybake

Try this easy, one-pan bake for a midweek dinner. Made with fajita-spiced chicken, beans and peppers, it’s packed with protein

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