This simple curry is easy to make even if your fridge is bare – all it takes are a few storecupboard essentials, such as canned chickpeas and plenty of ground spices, to make a comforting dish
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Substitute rice for orzo pasta to make this risotto-style ‘orzotto’, packed with pancetta and peas. It makes a lovely and quick midweek meal for the family
Make this Japanese-inspired dish of crunchy chicken and a rich, warmly spiced sauce. Our ultimate version is easy to make but packs plenty of flavour
Make your own hoisin sauce to serve with Chinese dishes. Super versatile, it works as a glaze for meat, as a dipping sauce or a sauce for stir-fries
Make a Chinese chicken dish to die for using Chinese black vinegar – known as chinkiang – plus other classic Asian flavours. It's well worth sourcing the ingredients
Adapt these arancini rice balls to your liking: add fresh herbs, sundried tomatoes or chopped ham. You can also make the balls from leftover cold risotto
Try this slow cooked smoky chicken as an easy alternative to pulled pork. It's best served in a bun or with rice, and makes a simple dish for a family meal
Try popular tempeh – made from fermented soya beans – as a substitute for meat. As well as being vegan, this stir-fry is healthy and low in calories
Combine lentils with spinach, tomatoes and spices to make this warming midweek veggie supper that's low-fat and packed with vitamins. Serve with warm chapatis
Try this easy, sticky Asian-style teriyaki chicken for a speedy weeknight supper – it takes just 20 minutes to make! Serve it with sticky rice and steamed greens
Swap rice for pearl barley to make this broad bean risotto with ricotta and herbs. It's easy to prepare and makes an easy midweek meal that's full of flavour
Try this healthy dinner dish of wholemeal noodles, peppers, leeks and spinach and omega-3-rich salmon fillets. It's ready in under 25 minutes
