Garlic mushroom flatbread pizzas

Top flatbreads with mozzarella and garlic mushrooms for an easy and speedy midweek meal. Cut into wedges and serve with a green salad on the side

Schmaltzy lentils with chicken, olives & lemon

Golden chicken fat (schmaltz) adds flavour to the lentil and kale base in this hearty dish. It makes a moreish midweek meal

Greek-style beans

Rustle up a butter bean, tomato and feta stew for a quick and healthy midweek meal. Enjoy with toasted sourdough on the side to mop up all the sauce

Curried bean stew with coconut & coriander drizzle

Make the most of a pantry staple – butter beans – in this hearty and fragrant stew. They are filling, packed with protein and low-cost, too

Air fryer salt & pepper chicken

Make this salt and pepper chicken in your air fryer for an easy midweek meal for the whole family. Serve with rice, spring onions and soy sauce

Aubergine fattah

Make this Middle Eastern classic for sharing – layer meat or veg with crisp flatbreads and a yogurt sauce before garnishing with pomegranate seeds

Dolma (yalancı dolma)

Enjoy a meat-free version of stuffed vine leaves, with tomatoes and onions. Once you’ve got the knack of the recipe, try experimenting with other fillings

Creamy chicken & rice soup

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this easy chicken and rice soup

Chicken & beetroot lentil salad

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this vibrant beetroot salad with lentils

Air fryer harissa sausage & veg traybake

Make this sausage and veg traybake in the air fryer for a budget-friendly dinner. It only take 15 minutes of prep so makes a perfect midweek meal

Super-green curry with quinoa rice

I’ve used chickpeas in this, but the curry base is adaptable; just add your choice of protein. A squeeze of lemon adds vitamin C to aid iron absorption and mixing quinoa with rice increases your intake of high-fibre wholegrains and protein.

Harissa chicken with bulgur wheat

Bulgur is easy to cook and a great alternative to refined grains. It’s high in fibre and nutrient-rich, so good for your gut, digestion and heart health. Serve it with stews, or use it in salads or as a nutritious alternative to rice. This recipe is a favourite with my kids!