Mexican bake

Raid your storecupboard and try out this fresh idea for canned beans with fajita spices – top with tortillas and cheese

Summer veggie pasta

This makes a great vegetarian family supper, but it can easily be halved to serve two

Pumpkin & parsnip cassoulet

This warming dish is perfect for a weekend get-together

Red cabbage slaw with griddled chicken

This tangy dish is a breeze

Chicken, butter bean & pepper stew

Use storecupboard pulses and tasty chicken thighs in this healthy paprika-flavoured casserole with peppers and tomato

Saucy chicken & vegetables

Cook your chicken so it's moist with a crispy skin and serve with mixed greens and a creamy tarragon sauce

Warm halloumi, chickpea & lime salad

Rustle up a quick salad for two with green beans, chickpeas and tomatoes, topped with decadent fried cheese

Chilli con carne recipe

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Bean, feta & herb dip

Dill, chive or mint (or a combination of all three!) really work in this creamy cannellini dip – a healthy snack

Broad bean & feta cheese toasts

Slice up a baguette, toast, then use as a bruschetta base for beans and salty Greek cheese for a healthy bite

Mixed bean & wild rice salad

Reach into your storecupboard for pulses and sweetcorn to form the base for this simple side with hot, sweet dressing

Summer vegetable minestrone

A healthy summer soup – based on an Italian classic and packed with greens, it’s a good source of fibre and vitamin C