Proper spicy pot noodle

The perfect snack for you or the children – ready in minutes

Roasted chicken & new potato salad

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

Sweet chilli chicken

An incredibly easy Chinese-style chicken dish which is sweet, spicy and sticky

Smoked aubergine purée

This is great served with grilled meat or chicken and also makes a simple lunch for vegetarians

Quick cheese & onion rarebit

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make a meal out of cheese on toast

Shepherd’s pie jackets

A jacket potato with a difference – these bake so quickly in the microwave, and the mince and cheese make a filling and tasty supper

Stir-fried mushrooms & spinach with golden onions

A perfect accompaniment to Indian lamb – with a lovely contrast of textures. Superhealthy – this recipe counts as 2 of your 5-a-day

Cacciatore chicken

Jazz up chicken breasts with an Italian tomato sauce with rosemary and garlic, baked like a casserole – it's a healthy choice, too

Orange & mint salad

Good Food reader Hannah Measures shares her recipe for a fresh and healthy breakfast fruit salad

Mincemeat & pecan palmiers

Lighter than a traditional mince pie, these sweet pecan pastries are a delicious twist on this Christmas favourite

Sticky chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds

Noodles make a versatile easy meal. Why not add your favourite veg to this to boost the 5-a-day content, or add a chilli or two to give it a kick

Lemon & oregano chicken traybake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An all-in-one supper of roast, cheap chicken thighs and crispy new potatoes with all the sunshine flavours of the Med