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

Fridge-raid one-pan pesto pasta

Use up odds and ends hanging around in the fridge to make this pasta. Try courgettes instead of peppers, or other leafy greens in place of the spinach

Creamy halloumi & tomato curry

Enjoy halloumi in this family-friendly curry – it has a wonderful texture, similar to paneer. You may want to halve the amount of garam masala for young children

Tomato soup & hummus crispbreads

Get organised for the week ahead and make this soup on a Sunday – it keeps well in the fridge. We’ve packed in the veg, along with red lentils to add protein

Tomato & oregano fritters

Use up a glut of tomatoes to make these veggie fritters – they’re ideal for lunch or a light dinner. Serve with dill and Greek yogurt, if you like

Air-fryer tuna pasta bake

Make this comfort food classic with your air-fryer. Top with mozzarella, and serve warm with salad or your favourite sides

Meatballs in tomato, cardamom & lime sauce

Enjoy these rich meatballs for a weeknight dinner or part of a larger spread. The meatballs are complemented by zingy lime and cardamom flavours

One-pot cheeseburger pasta

Combine the best of two comfort foods in one dish – perfect for a Friday night treat. Top with pickles and jalapeños to serve

Butternut squash & cherry tomato crumble

Serve crumble for dinner by omitting the sugar and replacing the fruit with a savoury squash filling. It’s a warming dish that’s ideal for autumnal suppers

Sausage meatball & mushroom pasta

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. Everyone loves pasta and meatballs! This take on the classic uses sausage meatballs instead of beef to save money, but it’s just as delicious

Sweet sundried tomato dressing

Try sundried tomatoes in this dressing to add delicate sweetness and depth. Serve with a salad, or drizzle over feta

Olive, cherry tomato & feta focaccia

Bake this moreish focaccia with the flavours of the Med – it’s ideal for a picnic. Or try it minus the olives, tomatoes and feta for a very reliable plain focaccia