Charred chilli salmon with cabbage salad

Make a meal that’s filling and feels special with this charred chilli salmon with cabbage salad. The gently spiced marinade works well for mackerel, too

Vegan paella

Achieve four of your 5-a-day with this vegan paella – it makes a satisfying yet low-calorie supper. We’ve included broad beans, a valuable source of plant protein

Microwave macaroni cheese

Want a comforting macaroni cheese quickly, without too many pots and pans to wash up afterwards? Look to your microwave – and our three-cheese recipe…

Spicy chicken & chickpea curry

Try our chicken and chickpea curry for a dish that packs in punchy flavour but doesn’t require a lot of effort to make. It’s great to freeze for busy days

Alfredo sauce

Enjoy this classic Italian sauce folded into cooked pasta. It’s been adapted over the years to include double cream, making it rich, unctuous and delicious

Aubergine parmigiana lasagne

Combine two Italian classics – parmigiana and lasagne – in this veggie bake. It’s ideal for batch cooking as you can freeze it before or after baking

Cod & olive tagine with brown rice

Make the most of cod in this delicately spiced, aromatic tagine that’s low in fat and calories. Like other seafood, cod is a useful source of iodine

Nduja lasagne

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

Update a classic lasagne with the help of nduja which brings extra richness to a family favourite. Enjoy with a fresh green salad on the side

One-pan pesto, chicken & spinach lasagne

This clever pasta bake is all cooked in one pan, saving on washing-up. If you want to make it veggie, replace the chicken with some peas or broad beans

Make-ahead hearty hotpot

Make this hearty veg-packed hotpot for a vibrant centrepiece, or serve it as a side dish with sausages or pork chops, adding a good dollop of mustard on the side

Next level steak sandwich

Make the ultimate steak sandwich for two. Juicy red meat is offset by sweet and tangy onions, plus a gentle hit of horseradish for a winning sarnie

Chicken saag

Create a low-fat version of chicken saag. This dish is not only full of flavour, but packs in three of your 5-a-day and can be frozen too for busy days