Chicken & ham sandwich pies

These bread-based pies are really portable – ideal for a picnic or a back-to-school lunch

Courgette, potato & cheddar bread

Make the most of your garden glut with this simple idea to transform seasonal veg into something everyone will love

Chunky cheddar & celeriac soup

A meal in a bowl – enjoy it with a gutsy watercress salad and fresh brown bread to make the perfect lunch

Croque madame

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This speedy supper for one takes just five minutes to prepare

Ham, potato & cheese stuffed loaf

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
For a casual weekend lunch, bake your own bread stuffed with oozing cheddar

Bean enchiladas

This substantial veggie supper is quick to prepare and packed with goodness

Cheat’s deep-pan pizza

Feed friends quickly with this vegetarian deep-pan pizza, which can also be made ahead and frozen

Warm Mexican bean dip with tortilla chips

A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day – what more could you want?

Chilaquiles in mulato chilli sauce

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish using baked or fried tortillas as the base – great for a casual gathering

Cheeseburger & chips

Homemade burgers and chips beat shop-bought every time. Why not make double and freeze a batch?

Quiche Lorraine frittata

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grab the opportunity to have a picnic when the sun comes out with this simple storecupboard idea

Italian broccoli & salmon bake

Take a fresh look at broccoli with this creamy pasta bake