Thai green chicken soup

Use chicken thighs for this – they are tastier and better value than breasts

Crisp baked potatoes

Crisp-skinned, fluffy-fleshed jackets are a cheap and cheerful way to feed a crowd – great with beans and sausages

Healthy banana bread

Have your cake and eat it with this low-fat, healthy banana loaf – perfect for breakfast and beyond

Stir-fry chilli beef wraps

Stretch your steak a little further by adding lots of peppers, tomatoes and black beans, and serving in tortillas

Tuna, olive & rocket pizzas

A simple storecupboard standby supper for the whole family – top your pizza bases with salty seafood and a garnish of rocket and red onion

Three-hour shoulder of lamb

This one-pot roast is simplicity itself – cooking the shoulder slowly means the meat will melt away from the bone

Green bean minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures

Broad bean bruschetta

Perfect for a rustic lunch or snack, this posh beans on toast is perfect to impress guests

Healthier treacle sponge

Angela Nilsen reduces the fat of this schooldays pud with some simple swaps – but it still tastes as good as ever

Garlic beef

A cheap cut of beef transformed into a tender treat

Cheesy corn muffalettas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Brilliant for lunchboxes or simply served with ham, crisp salad leaves or even baked beans

Tuna & lemon pasta

Whip up a delicious tuna and lemon pasta in less than 25 minutes