BBQ roast chicken & chunky chips

A naughty takeaway favourite made into a real meal. This chicken and chips combo just needs a bit of salad to ensure your halo

Buttery chilli prawns

Spicy seafood is a really versatile dish for sharing – make sure there’s plenty of bread for the juices

Mushroom stroganoff

A few clever substitutions can make this traditional creamy casserole low in fat and calories

Portuguese braised steak & onions

In Portugal this braise would be served with fried potatoes or rice, but it goes just as well with a pillow of buttery mash

Moroccan-style chicken with lentils

Lesley Waters’ rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous

Cheesy turkey nuggets with smoking chips

A healthy family meal that swaps chicken for leaner turkey meat, coated in a crispy Parmesan breaded crust, served with paprika fries

Healthier chicken balti

A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic from Angela Nilsen, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers

Devilled mushrooms

Bring out the devil in a dinner party with these spicy mushrooms

Chilli Marrakech

If you love spicy, aromatic dishes like tagine, this one-pot will become an instant favourite – it uses lean lamb mince but beef also works

Full English frittata with smoky beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This healthy baked omelette with classic fry up ingredients is versatile enough for brunch or supper

Classic prawn cocktail

This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion

Chicken with chorizo & leeks

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Spanish-style dish is full of flavour and can be made ahead