One-pot prawn & lentil curry

Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It’s cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat

One-pot garlic chicken

Save on the washing-up with this easy one-pot garlic chicken. Creamy and comforting, you can adjust the amount of garlic to suit your own tastes.

Vegetarian ramen

Rustle up this warming veggie ramen in just 15 minutes. Think of it as healthy fast food – it’s low-fat, low-calorie and low-cost as well

Piri-piri chicken with smashed sweet potatoes & broccoli

Serve up an easy one-pan traybake of piri-piri chicken with sweet potatoes and broccoli. As well as being simple to make, it delivers three of your 5-a-day

Cheesy garlic baguette

Make this family-friendly, cheesy garlic bread to accompany soup, chilli or pasta. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that’s full of melty mozzarella.

Best ever roast potatoes

On the hunt for the best ever roast potatoes? Try this recipe using a clever coating of a potato-style batter made with slightly overcooked potatoes

Buttercream icing

Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar – try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities

Toad-in-the-hole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.

Easy chicken casserole

This flavoursome, low-fat chicken casserole is easy to make and freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze for speedy midweek meals?

Boondi raita

Try this simple Indian side featuring boondi – small deep-fried chickpea flour balls – in yogurt with mint and cumin