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These cosy loaded jackets are stuffed with mozzarella, cabbage and ham and baked until golden and melty. They're easy on the purse strings and you could use up any cheese, veg or cold meats you might have in the fridge!
Make the most of your cooking apples and bake them up into a delicious crumble. A classically comforting British bake, it features juicy Bramleys and an oaty topping
You can't beat a sausage traybake for tea and this recipe is topped with greens and served with potato wedges for a hearty meal. We've used tasty reduced-fat sausages, teamed with smoked paprika and baked beans for smoky-sweet flavours. It's a family meal you'll be making on repeat!
We love a hands-off traybake recipe and this one is no exception. It's packed with veggies and the black olives give a tangy, savoury hit. We've served it over rice but it would be delicious with potatoes or pasta!
Blitzing veg into homemade pesto is an easy way to eat your greens. Toss through your favourite pasta and serve with grated pecorino for a super-speedy and delicious dinner!
This warming parsnip and carrot soup is spiced with ginger and curry powder, and finished with lemon for a zingy hit. Served with naans for dipping, this makes a hearty, warming family meal.
Chicken dippers are a clever shortcut here in these tasty katsu chicken burritos. The homemade sauce is easy to make and packs in some hidden veg, it freezes well too. The whole family will love these!
This vegan chickpea curry is something special! Packed with veggies, it's a delicious way to grab 2 of your 5-a-day. Don't forget the spoon of peanut butter, which gives a lovely rich and nutty finish. Why not freeze portions for healthy home-cooked 'ready meals'?
Take your bread and butter pudding to the next level with a hot chocolate-infused custard poured over buttery brioche. Serve with spray cream for our fun twist on a classic!
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the sun with these slow-cooker pulled turkey rolls
Rich in smoky and sweet flavours, this sundried tomato houmous works perfectly as a side dip or as the main dish in your Mediterranean platter
Yes, you can create a delicious flapjack in the microwave and it doesn't need to contain butter or oil! This tasty, fruit-packed recipe is ideal for toddlers, suitable for the 12+ months weaning stage*, but kids of all ages will want a square! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a great speedy snack to add to your weaning recipes.
Frozen squash and quick-cook orzo pasta make this one of the easiest weaning recipes. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, this is creamy and delicious yet packed with goodness. There's no need to prepare a different dinner for the grown-ups either – this dish serves 2 adults and 2 children, then freeze half the sauce for more meals – ace!
Fish pie is an absolute classic and this easy recipe is suitable from 10+ months*, making it ideal for all the family. We've used frozen fish pie mix to keep things simple and budget-friendly, with lots of root and green veg for hidden goodness. The cheesy mash top will ensure clean plates! Great for making ahead and freezing too…
There chocolate honeycomb chunks are as crunchy as they are moreish. Making them is straightforward as long as you have a sugar thermometer.
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with mozzarella and Parmesan to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert's veggie baked noodles are a great healthy dinner idea. They're packed with 2 of your 5-a-day and tofu for extra protein. Bung all the ingredients into a tray with a dash of coconut milk, then let the oven do all the work. Simple, healthy and full of feel good ingredients.
Try Demi's delicious twist on a jacket potato, topped with coconutty black beans, a sweet 'n' spicy pineapple salsa and zesty yogurt. They're full of flavour and good for you too!
A spin on the classic French stew, this healthy traybake is the perfect choice for getting more veggies into your diet
Enjoy the soulful and hassle-free meat stew, comfort food the family will love.
Serve up a hearty feast for the family with this veg-packed shepherd's pie, topped with a fluffy sweet potato topping - delicious!
Upgrade your beans on toast with this delicious Greek-inspired dish. Packing in three of your 5-a-day, this healthy dish makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or even a weekend brunch.
Plump, shiny seasonal aubergine and potatoes come together in this simple curry, also known as aloo baingan
When you're short of time, but still want to get a healthy dinner on the table, this salmon traybake is spot on. Ready in 30 minutes, it's packed with veggies and the salmon is a great source of omega-3s.
These fishcakes are spiced with chipotle paste and paprika for a fun Mexican twist. Serve alongside a zingy black bean and sweetcorn salsa for a flavour-packed dinner. Meal prep like a pro and make the fishcakes in advance to freeze and enjoy at a later date.
Top crispy wholemeal tortillas with spiced kidney beans and all your favourite Mexican-inspired flavours.
This nutritious, plant-based stew uses pre-chopped veg for speed, protein-rich tinned kidney beans and creamy peanut butter. And better yet, we reckon you’ve already got some of the ingredients in your cupboards!
Everyone loves macaroni cheese and the beauty of this dish is you can throw in any leftover cheese from the fridge or a festive cheeseboard, so leftovers get a new and tasty lease of life! Ready in just over half an hour, this is a real family favourite for midweek, weekends or between Christmas and New Year when you fancy something simple and comforting.
Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this delicious recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
Seasonal root veg is the star of the show in this hearty, veg-packed ratatouille. We've served it with gnocchi here but it goes brilliantly with rice or pasta. Try making our baked eggs with the leftover ratatouille – see below.
Deep pan, square and topped with mountains of melty blue cheese, this Detroit-style pizza will soon become one of your favourite fakeaways
Sticky toffee pudding is an all time family favourite and it just got better with this gluten-free version