Smoky bacon pot noodle for one

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Who needs ready-made instant noodles when you can whip up your own low-fat, high flavour version in under 10 mins?

Orange, cranberry & almond mince pies

Stirring zingy cranberries into bought mincemeat and making your own simple almond pastry really brings these mince pies to life

One-pot chicken pilaf

Keep the washing-up down to an absolute minimum with this one-pot supper – you can even eat it out of the cooking dish!

Mini creamy mushroom pies

Individual party pies with vegetarian garlicky filling, flavoured with caraway for a Scandinavian feel

Maple roast chicken with potatoes & thyme

An easy one-pot dish combining sticky chicken with delicious roasted vegetables

Garlic chicken with herbed potatoes

This rustic one-pot recipe makes the most of green garlic

Quick lamb & potato pot

A traditional British favourite which is both nourishing and filling

New potatoes Lorraine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Love quiche? Try this dauphinoise-like bake that skips pastry in favour of new potatoes, bacon and a creamy cheese sauce

Chicken, ginger & green bean hotpot

A light chicken casserole that makes a great Asian-inspired family one-pot. It’s flavoured with mild ginger and coriander

Pot-roast veal with new-season carrots & orange

Use British rose veal to create a roast dinner with a difference – this all-in-one joint is slow-cooked with sweet vegetables, citrus and herbs

Chipotle bean chilli with baked eggs

Black beans make a great foundation for this storecupboard, Mexican one-pot with smoky hot sauce, coriander and tortillas

Pea & new potato curry

A low-fat and low-calorie vegetable curry that's made with Madras spice and yogurt