Chicken soba noodles

Quick and easy to prepare, whether you’re packing them up for work or grabbing a bite at home

Fish pie – in four steps

Delicious and easy – a fish pie anyone can make. You'll learn how to poach fish and make a white sauce too

Chilli con carne recipe

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Lamb tagliata with watercress & tomatoes

Traditionally this Italian dish uses thinly sliced beef, rocket and Parmesan, but this version is given a simple twist with British seasonal produce

Sunshine burgers

Teach children rolling and shaping skills with these beef patties from CBeebies’ ‘i can cook’

Stuffed jacket potatoes

A simple baked potato recipe to get kids in the kitchen – this is easy to follow and great for teaching

Quinoa salad with grilled halloumi

Try this easy veggie salad for a great source of iron and enjoy as a light lunch or supper. It uses gluten-free quinoa for an extra dose of protein

Tuna & sweetcorn slice

This easy budget supper uses ready-rolled pastry to make an open pie – experiment with your own toppings

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Spicy chicken & bean stew

This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up

Silvana’s Mediterranean & basil pasta

Silvana Franco’s fast, easy and healthy vegetarian pasta is perfect for a midweek meal

Simple mashed black beans

Fibre packed refried beans are easy to make yourself and are fantastic fajita fillers