Bavette tacos with charred tomato salsa

Use a barbecue to char the tomatoes and bring depth of flavour to the salsa before adding them to the tacos

Red leicester, Marmite & spelt swirls

Try these savoury bakes made with more sustainable white spelt flour. With Marmite and red Leicester cheese, they’re sure to liven up a picnic or lunchbox

Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup

Make this warming, creamy soup with chicken and mushrooms – or swap the meat for prawns or squash, if you prefer

Caramelised red onion & anchovy pasta with gremolata

After a luxurious dinner for two? Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this pasta needs a little prep, but the cooking is simple, so you can enjoy time together

Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

One-pan cod & red shrimp

Stew chunks of cod with wild red shrimp to make a moreish, low-fat dinner. White fish is an important source of iodine, which is needed for a healthy metabolism

Halloumi fajitas with soured cream & guacamole

“This fajita recipe is a staple in our kitchen, as it’s an effortless way to include colourful vegetables in your diet and achieve of your five-a-day’. You can switch the protein source from halloumi to paneer, tofu or even chicken strips if preferred. It’s easily adaptable too, allowing for seasonal vegetable substitutions.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Miso lentil & cabbage soup

Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day

Crispy shredded chicken

Try this takeaway favourite served with rice, or simply on its own as part of a buffet-style meal. It can work as a main course or starter to share

Thai red chicken curry

After a quick and easy Thai dish? It’s got to be a red curry. The flavours are so well balanced, it will make you fall in love with Thai food even more

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

Three-bean chilli with rice & soured cream

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. This easy bean-packed veggie chilli is a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy