Puy lentil salad with beetroot & walnuts

Walnuts make a tasty addition to this vegan salad and are a source of plant compounds called polyphenols which guard against inflammation

Trout, sweet potato & vegetable traybake

“This traybake is incredibly simple and includes your recommended one portion of oily fish per week, featuring trout fillets as a more sustainable option. However, feel free to substitute them with another oily fish like salmon. For even cooking, use a large tray approximately 45cm x 35cm.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Air fryer fishcakes

Dig out your air-fryer to make these moreish Thai-style fishcakes made with red curry paste. The breadcrumbs deliver extra crunch and prevent the fishcakes from sticking to the basket

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

Burnt Basque cheesecake

Try this Spanish-style baked cheesecake with a burnished exterior. With crème caramel-style bittersweet notes and a creamy yet light centre, it’s heavenly

Roast green pepper & red kidney bean chilli

Make this easy veggie chilli to serve with baked sweet potato and cooling yogurt for a big lunch or light dinner

Cod & cherry tomato bake

Try this nutritious cod, tomato, bean and potato bake that’s effortless to make and counts as two of your five-a-day. It can be ready in under 30 minutes

Turbo beans & cheese on toast

Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they’re great topped with cheese

Crusty bread

Try our next level recipe for crusty white bread – it takes a lot longer to prepare but the result will be the best loaf of bread you’ve baked at home

Cowboy pie

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

What says comfort food better than sausages and baked beans in a pie topped with cheesy, buttery mashed potato? This is a guaranteed family favourite

Classic roast chicken & gravy

A classic roast chicken recipe should be in everyone’s repertoire. Make this oven baked chicken with gravy for a satisfying Sunday lunch.

Asparagus, feta & dill quiche

Make the most of eggs in this versatile veggie quiche. Baked with feta and asparagus, it’s encased in a cheesy pastry and makes a perfect addition for a picnic