Teriyaki chicken

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. Learn how to cook this classic, crowd-pleasing chicken teriyaki at home

Khichdi

Enjoy this classic Indian dhal. Known for its Ayurvedic properties, our version is easy to prepare and full of flavour

Chicken tikka pasties

Make these moreish pasties for a picnic. They’re easy to pack up and take with you, and inspired by the flavours of a chicken tikka slice

Boerie roll

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

Try this a Southern African version of a meaty beef hot dog. It has a coarse texture a little like a burger, but in the shape of a sausage

Roast puttanesca aubergines with tomato rice & feta

Enjoy these glorious roast aubergines with tomato rice and feta for a summer supper or al fresco lunch. You could also barbecue the aubergines, if you like

Oven-baked pork chops

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

Enjoy oven-baked pork chops cooked in a honey and wholegrain mustard glaze with new potatoes for a deliciously easy dinner, just add your favourite veg

Côte de boeuf with chimichurri butter

Enjoy Tom Kerridge’s côte de boeuf with chimichurri butter, fries and a green salad for an alternative Sunday lunch or special weekend family meal

Cheese & onion quiche

Use shop-bought pastry to make this quick and easy cheese and onion quiche. Enjoy for a weekend lunch or as part of a buffet. Serve with a crispy green salad

Savoury muffins

Make a batch of these easy savoury muffins for your next picnic or an easy lunch. These cheesy bites with seasonal veg are great for lunchboxes

One-pot five-spice rice

Start with ½ tsp of five-spice in this spiced rice as it’s quite a strong flavour, but you may want to add more. It makes a filling and healthy veggie main

Marble bundt cake

If you need an easy but impressive cake for a celebration or charity bake sale, try this chocolate and vanilla sponge cake

Harissa fish with bulgur salad

Spice up cod fillets with harissa paste and serve with a grain salad for an easy meal – ideal when you need a quick dinner