Meal prep: pasta

Make three lunchbox pasta meals in one go to save you time midweek. They're nutritious and healthy with variations using salmon, chicken and aubergine

Tex-Mex meatball tacos

Let the kids assemble their own meatball tacos – they're so tasty and sure to become a family favourite. Serve with soured cream, avocado and salsa

Sweet potato-topped cottage pie

Pre-prepare the mince base and freeze it to make this delicious cottage pie later in the week. It's a wonderfully comforting and nutritious family meal

Roast cauliflower & squash

Make this roasted veg as a side, or a time-saving base for other recipes. You can freeze it to use at a later date and ensure the family eats well midweek

Beef mince & tomato ragu

Make the mince base beforehand and freeze it so you can cook a speedy spaghetti dish during a busy week. It's ideal for feeding the family

Chicken & leek pasta bake with a crunchy top

You can pre-prepare the chicken base and freeze to make a hearty, no-fuss pasta bake later in the week. It's sure to become a family favourite

Chicken & broccoli potato-topped pie

Cook this low-calorie chicken pie using a base recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze. It makes an easy, tasty and nutritious family meal

Vegan mac ‘n’ cheese

Make the ultimate comfort dish, macaroni cheese, but with vegan credentials. The recipe is quick and easy to make, so a great midweek meal for the family

Blackened shrimp hot dogs

Try this exotic twist on the hot dog with king prawns, black beans, mango and hot jalapeño mayonnaise. A fun, summery take on a family favourite

Chicken & chorizo ragu

Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day

Prawn & salmon burgers with spicy mayo

These prawn and salmon burgers are not only fabulously tasty, they’re healthy too, being rich in omega-3. Make them for the family in just 25 minutes

Spinach & courgette lasagne

Enjoy a vegetarian lasagne bursting with spinach and courgette, held together with a creamy mascarpone sauce. It's a filling midweek meal for all the family