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

Indian-spiced shepherd’s pie

A low-fat, superhealthy shepherd's pie that can be popped in the freezer or enjoyed on the day

Sweet & sour chicken skewers with fruity noodles

Kid friendly and easy to barbecue, these low-fat skewers are sure to become a family favourite

Mushroom & sausage pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy pasta dish which will see you through many a midweek meal

Salmon & broccoli lattice tart

A smart tart with only five ingredients makes this an easy but impressive midweek dish

Roasted pepper, tuna & olive salad

Supper from the storecupboard is easy when you have these key ingredients in stock

Meatballs with spaghetti

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cookery and wine writer, Fiona Beckett, shares one of her family’s favourite recipes

Alex’s mega brownies

Ten-year-old Alex from London shares this recipe for easy, really rich brownies