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Put your slow-cooker through its paces with this super sausage and butter bean casserole – the perfect meal to cook while you're working from home
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
Give tinned salmon a new lease of life in this pasta bake, with frozen peas and leeks keeping this dish tasty and affordable
This 5-ingredient seasonal risotto is warming and comforting. Made using frozen butternut squash and carrots, this dish is the perfect vegan autumn bowlful.
A simple chicken traybake elevated with smoky paprika, all you have to do is get it in the oven and wait for the magic to happen
This colourful bowlful is packed with veggies, ginger and chilli - perfect for the cold winter months. Top with a soft-boiled egg and tuck in!
This speedy chow mein recipe is packed with veg, providing 2 of your 5-a-day and a hit of vitamin C. It doesn't scrimp on flavour either – we've used chow mein stir-fry sauce to keep things quick and easy, alongside red onion, garlic and chilli. This is fab, feel-good food!
Cheat your way to a homemade chicken pie with this clever recipe using shortcrust pastry mix and a tin of chicken soup. Bacon adds a lovely smoky flavour, while leeks and fresh greens add a pop of spring colour. This is a great hearty family meal, whatever the weather!
If you love tomato soup, give this beautifully vibrant tomato soup recipe a go that provides 2 of your 5-a-day as well as protein. Smash through a crisp cheese topper into a sweet and fragrant soup that's laced with aromatic herbs. Remarkably, it's all ready in just 30 minutes.
A tapas classic, pan-fried prawns are quick, easy and bursting with flavours of the Mediterranean
An all American favourite, this creamy, cheesy pasta bake is a family mealtime classic. Cooked macaroni pasta is stirred into a white sauce with mustard, Cheddar and Parmesan, then grilled until the top is golden and crispy. Give this macaroni and cheese recipe a go, you won't be disappointed!
Everyone loves a frittata and the addition of sticky hot dog sausages makes it super-tasty! Using leftovers from our One-tray hot dogs with wedges, it's quick and easy too – a real winning dinner!
Here's a clever, easy way to cook a family favourite in one tray. The sausages have a spicy kick, but you can always swap them for plain sausages if you're cooking for little ones. Plus, there's leftover sausages and veg for a frittata the next day!
A true Italian classic, it really is hard to beat juicy pork meatballs, tender tagliatelle and a generous helping of Parmesan
Let the oven do all the work with this easy Greek-style sausage traybake. Drizzle your veg with a garlic, lemon and oregano oil, then roast with sausages until golden. Serve with a dollop of feta yogurt. Use any leftovers to make our Greek sausage pittas for dinner tomorrow.
These trendy tacos have been all over social media recently, and we aren't surprised - they're delicious!
Want a new way to eat that leftover curry? Try our tangy samosa tart recipe
Ready in just 30 minutes, this fragrant cauliflower curry hits all the right notes for a dinner that's on the table in no time
Nothing says pub food quite like light and crispy scampi with a spicy mayo dip to kick the heat up a notch
This easy sausage plait recipe is a real family favourite, made extra special with fresh thyme, fragrant rosemary and sweet sundried tomato paste. Serve with a crisp green salad for a fuss-free crowd-pleasing meal or pack up for a delicious main at your next picnic.
These tasty enchiladas make a hearty midweek family meal
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with a trip of cheeses to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
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!
Chicken drumsticks are a great budget-friendly choice and make a tasty family meal. This dish is really low-effort – season the chicken with fajita seasoning and bake, while you whip up the slaw and cook the rice. There's certainly bags of flavour here and you'll get 2 of your 5-a-day too!
We think everyone will love these loaded fries – throw everything together and you have a brilliant midweek or weekend treat. Made with sweet potatoes and a tin of taco mixed beans, they provide 2 of your 5-a-day and are high in vitamin C. If you prefer a milder chilli or are serving to kids, just omit the fresh chilli topping.
If you're looking for healthy fish recipes, give these tasty fish tacos a go. They're ideal for a quick midweek meal or Friday night fakeaway, and using frozen battered fish makes prep even easier. Let everyone help themselves to toppings for a fun, family tea.
Fennel and sausage is a much-loved flavour combo and they work brilliantly in this simple, comforting risotto. They'll be leftover risotto, which you can use as a tasty filling for our roasted peppers, see tip, below.
This cosy, wholesome vegan stew is just the thing for chilly evenings. It's packed with 3 of you 5-a-day and comes together quickly - we've used frozen butternut squash to save you time chopping! Ladle it over rice or serve with crusty bread for dipping. Make-and-freeze ahead for nutritious midweek meals when you need them.
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!
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!