Diet cola chicken

Use a can of diet cola as a secret ingredient to enhance this chicken casserole. It’s an easy and delicious weekday supper, best enjoyed with rice or pasta

Turkey & leek pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make the most of Christmas turkey leftovers in this comforting pie, using ready-rolled pastry if you prefer. Serve with cranberry sauce, gravy and stuffing

Burnt lemon & thyme butter turkey crown

Char the cut sides of the lemons in this dish to add a smoky note that transforms the flavour of the turkey. It helps keep the lean breast meat succulent too

One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

Spiced mince with couscous

Adding dried fruit, fresh mint and warm spices to savoury dishes is typical of North African cooking. Vegetarian mince replaces meat in this recipe

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

Courgette, lemon & mint linguine with fennel seed pangrattato

Mint and lemon bring a summery freshness to this pasta dish, and the scented pangrattato crumb is a lively, crunchy alternative to parmesan

Spaghetti aglio e olio

Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It’s simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days

Bucatini with mushrooms & sausage

Pay homage to some of the delicious pasta dishes in Umbria, where mushrooms and sausages are king – this recipe highlights the power of dried porcini stock.

Veggie spaghetti puttanesca

Sneak in an extra portion of veg in the form of the courgettes in this veggie version of puttanesca. Taking 35 minutes, it’s a low-fat and low-calorie lunch

Courgette & sausage timballo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Enjoy this sausage, mozzarella and courgette timballo hot or cold. It’s a great way to use up a glut of courgettes if you’ve grown a crop in the garden