Speedy Tex-Mex rice

Ditch the boring burger buns and try this easy side dish with burgers or chicken at your next barbecue

Sticky carrots with thyme & honey

Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients

Tomato tart

This easy-to-make tomato tart is a fun way of getting kids aged 8-14 involved in the kitchen

Storecupboard rarebit

A quick, easy and filling treat for after school or work – easily doubled or even quadrupled for a crowd

Warm new potato & smoked mackerel salad

Make an easy, nutritious potato and smoked mackerel salad in 25 minutes

Tomato & crispy crumb chicken

An easy midweek supper dish that’s low in fat but high in flavour

Lentil lasagne

Vegan cooking made easy – this Italian bake uses cauliflower and soya milk for a white sauce and canned lentils as filling

Speedy noodle soup

Don’t let a lack of time ruin your evening meal, this speedy supper is easy to whip up at the last minute

Polish sausage soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Polish food is becoming increasingly popular in British supermarkets so experiment with new ingredients

Lemon curd & yogurt fool

Treat yourself to a delightfully easy family dessert – ready in just five minutes

Rigatoni with rich mushroom sauce

A low-fat dinner which counts as 1 of 5-a-day, ready in just 20 minutes

Chinese noodles with tofu & hazelnuts

Exciting flavours permeate this easy veggie recipe