Sweet & sour chicken

Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up

Red Thai chicken meatball traybake

Make this spicy red Thai traybake for a flavoursome midweek meal. Chucking everything in the oven to cook together saves the faff of browning the meatballs

Morassa polow ba morgh (Bejewelled saffron chicken pilau)

Enjoy a hybrid of two Persian dishes often served at weddings and celebrations. The ‘jewels’ are the colourful pistachios, barberries and almonds in the rice

Spring green chicken stew with cheddar dumplings

Make a transitional Sunday lunch for when spring is just around the corner. Fresh pesto lifts the flavour of this stew, but you can substitute it with a jar

Saucy curried noodle bowl with crispy chicken

This spicy bowl is between soup and sauce, perfect for a cool evening slurp. A speedy dinner providing two of your five-a-day

Air fryer salt & pepper chicken

Make this salt and pepper chicken in your air fryer for an easy midweek meal for the whole family. Serve with rice, spring onions and soy sauce

Creamy celeriac, mustard & ham hock soup

Make the stock for this soup from the ham hock to boost the flavour – you’ll also have plenty of ham left for making sandwiches or pies later in the week

Leafy greens soup with chilli-honey halloumi croutons

Make this vibrant green soup with any leafy greens or herbs you spot discounted at the supermarket for a budget-friendly and nutritious lunch

Garam masala prawn & corn soup

Make a light yet flavourful supper with this garam masala, prawn, new potato and sweetcorn soup. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over and crusty bread

Air fryer hunter’s chicken

Use your air fryer to make classic hunter’s chicken for dinner, with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Serve with seasonal veg and potato wedges

Sichuan mackerel noodles

Sichuan peppercorns, tahini and smoked mackerel are the hero ingredients in this flavour-packed, speedy noodle dish that takes just 15 minutes to make

Schmaltzy lentils with chicken, olives & lemon

Golden chicken fat (schmaltz) adds flavour to the lentil and kale base in this hearty dish. It makes a moreish midweek meal