Winter tuna Niçoise

This colourful salad makes the most of storecupboard ingredients – vary it for a special occasion by using fresh tuna

Sticky lemon chicken

Who needs takeaways when you can make this low-fat Chinese-style stir-fry in half an hour?

Shakshuka

Vary this popular brunch dish by flavouring the simple tomato sauce with whatever you have to hand – curry powder, pesto or fresh herbs

Gazpacho salad with crispy pollock

Serve this tasty white fish with a chunky Mediterranean salad

Cheesy baked onions

Add a Mediterranean twist to your Sunday lunch – serve these alongside roast chicken or lamb, or with salad as a light veggie lunch

Chicken, fennel & tomato ragout

This chunky ragout can be teamed with anything you like, couscous, pasta, rice or a nice jacket, or just a nice chunk of bread

Noodles with stir-fried chilli veg

A stir fry with a mild, sweet chilli flavour that kids will love. For a spicier kick, add a chopped red chilli

Summer deli platter

Cheat your way to dinner party compliments by making the most of your deli counter and creating this amazing antipasti

Spicy coconut noodle soup

Asian food needn’t be complicated – this simple soup is made in just one bowl, too

Easy Italian bean salad

A quick and easy summery salad – ideal for serving with a barbecue spread

Finbar’s veggie spag bol

Whip up a superhealthy vegetable spag bol for an easy meal

Roasted chicken & new potato salad

Throw together a lovely summery roasted chicken and new potato salad – good source of vitamin C