Red Thai salmon curry

Make this as spicy as you like and experiment with different veg. It will soon become a last minute favourite

Pesto chicken kebabs with roasted veg pasta

You can sneak a few vegetables that might normally be refused into this scrumptious low fat supper

Prawn spring roll wraps

These healthy bites make a great light lunch or snack with a little bowl of sweet chilli sauce

Quick roast lamb

When you want the roast experience but haven’t got hours to spare, this version really hits the spot

Speedy sweet potato soup with coconut

A soup that’s ready in 20 minutes – yes, it’s that quick. So put that tin opener away

Deli pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Simple storecupboard pasta salad with sunny Mediterranean flavours

Nice ‘n’ spicy savoury rice

Introduce children to spices by getting them to cook this easy rice dish

Summer pudding

This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners

Easy vanilla ice cream

A traditional creamy and cold treat – eat on its own, or dollop on apple pie

Chocolate, fruit & clementine Christmas pudding

This child-friendly pud by reader Julie Prior is a classic twist on the traditional Christmas pudding