Whole roast chicken with braised roots & peas

Layer swede, potato and leeks to roast alongside a chicken for a healthy dinner. A whole chicken is budget-friendly as it can provide leftovers for the week

Ratatouille

Enjoy this super-healthy traditional ratatouille recipe for lunch or dinner, safe in the knowledge that it counts as four of your five-a-day

Classic fish & chips

Skip the takeaway, and spend a little effort perfecting fish & chips at home – you’ll be rewarded with crisp, deeply golden fish and moreish chips

Gluten-free salmon pasta

Use gluten-free pasta to make this creamy salmon and green bean pasta from GF reader Aimee Vivian. It’s ideal for coeliacs or those intolerant to gluten.

Chipotle & lime prawn burrito bowls

Serve up a big bowl of colour with this easy prawn burrito bowl, with zingy chipotle and lime flavours. Full of nutrients, it provides four of your 5-a-day

Curried bean & coconut cod

Enjoy this healthy, creamy cod curry. This cheat’s version combines sweetcorn and unsweetened coconut yogurt, which is lower in fat than coconut milk

Chocolate ice cream

Forget the faff of ice cream makers and custard – this fudgy chocolate ice cream not only tastes divine, it’s easy to make at home too

Lentil & tuna salad

Throw together this easy, no-cook lentil and tuna salad for a speedy and healthy lunch or supper. It takes just 15 minutes to make – ideal for busy days

Tofu scramble

Try our vegan spiced tofu with cherry tomatoes for an egg-free take on scramble on toast. Perfect for breakfast, served on rye bread

One-pan pasta

Save on washing up with this easy and quick one-pan spaghetti dish with meatballs and a tomato sauce. It’s both healthy and low in calories

Leek, pea & watercress soup

Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It’s tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat

Creamy spinach & mushroom penne

Make a speedy, nutritious pasta supper with garlicky mushrooms and spinach. Cashew nuts and dried mushrooms create a deliciously creamy yet light sauce