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When Seema set out to create the perfect companion to Meera’s dal, she reached for one of her favourite kitchen hacks: ready-made puff pastry. Inspired by the flavours of traditional murtabak but wanting something quick, fun, and weeknight-friendly, she whipped up these golden, crispy parcels filled with spiced tofu, spinach, and fragrant aromatics.
This simple recipe is great fun for children aged seven and eight upwards and it goes to prove that savoury muffins can taste just as good as sweet ones!
Making your own kimchi is incredibly easy and a great thing to have in the fridge for perking up meals. It's delicious alongside stir-fries or in sandwiches (especially a cheese toastie). Our kimchi recipe has a touch of gochujang paste to turn up the heat!
Crunchy and packed with fresh flavours, these tuna tostadas are a great high-protein dinner option that takes under 30 minutes to cook
Cut down on time, cost and waste with this 'cheat' version of a classic dish that's brilliant for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Looking for a healthy sweet treat you can batch-cook for the week ahead? This low-calorie brownie recipe is the answer. Made with green lentils, these deliciously fudgy, nutty brownies are super-simple to whip up in just 30 minutes. Plus, they’re high in fibre and gluten-free!
Use leftover beef and onion mixture in this Sloppy Joes recipe to make this American classic for a bonus Friday night special. Sandwiched between golden grilled seeded buns, serve with melty cheese slices, tangy gherkins and crisp salad.
A delicious twist on fish cakes made with leftover pearl barley
A healthy, veggie Thai-inspired dish to to treat your tastebuds
Use leftover scrambled tofu in this colourful Tex-Mex bowl. Wholegrain rice and quinoa are topped with black beans, tofu, crispy tortilla chips, and a fresh corn salsa for a healthy midweek family meal.
A colourful, vegan take on a classic English breakfast, this quick and healthy meal pairs a simple tofu scramble with grilled tomatoes, mushroom, baked beans and spinach for a vegan fry up
Spag bol, but faster and just as tasty! Why not try this healthy pasta dish, which uses leftover meatloaf and pasta sauce from our Lentil and beef meatloaf recipe. It's on the table in 15, so it's a real winning dinner for busy days.
If you've never tried making your own meatloaf, this simple, tasty recipe is a good place to start. Using lean steak mince and red lentils, it's healthy too and there's even leftovers to create this Spicy lentil and beef spaghetti for the next day!
Use leftover chicken thighs and fragrant Thai green curry sauce to create this fresh and zesty noodle salad for the perfect packed lunch or light dinner.
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
Use leftover roasted vegetables in this easy potato hash, perfect for a light lunch or dinner
This BBQ side classic is made even tastier with the addition of seasonal asparagus, peas and peppery watercress or rocket
Transform tinned chickpeas into a delicious, hearty vegan curry. Serve with rice and a dollop of cooling yogurt-alternative for a fragrant, plant-based midweek meal.
Use leftover veggie stew in this quick and easy midweek pasta recipe, topped with a scoop of ricotta, drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint
Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, this dish combines tender turkey mince and crunchy cauliflower.
Chicken livers add rich, hearty flavours to this budget-friendly midweek meal
Chef Nargisse Benkabbou shares her gorgeous Moroccan-inspired meatballs dish that makes an easy yet impressive get-together lunch or dinner. The warming spices and rich flavours all come together in just one hour. Serve with flatbreads and Nargisse's roasted cauliflower recipe, if you like, see below for recipe.
This simple recipe gives you a fragrant, creamy fish curry in just 35 minutes, and using frozen fish fillets and spinach helps reduce cost. A classic base of ginger, garlic, chilli and turmeric kicks things off, with coconut milk bringing a gorgeous creaminess to this dairy-free curry, spinach adding green goodness and flaky white fish finishing it off perfectly.
Our meat-free shepherd-less pie is loaded with carrot, mushroom, spinach and hearty green lentils, and topped with fluffy mashed potato. Harissa paste brings smoky, spicy notes to this filling vegan pie, which packs in 3 of your 5-a-day and is high in fibre. You can freeze the pie (uncooked), so it's perfect for prepping ahead and stashing away for another day.
These beautifully spiced pea and potato patties show that you don't need meat to enjoy a seriously satisfying burger. Ginger, chilli and turmeric bring warmth and colour to these vegan burgers, which are fried until golden, topped with mango chutney and fresh coriander and sandwiched in a soft bun. Give this easy vegan burger recipe a go!
We've made a tasty pesto crust to top salmon and then baked it in the oven with gnocchi in this super-easy dinner for two. It hits 2 of your 5-a-day and is high protein too!
This creamy pasta dinner for two features wholewheat fusilli, Tenderstem broccoli and chickpeas, brought together with a lemony crème fraîche sauce flavoured with dill. It's fresh, fragrant and vibrant – perfect when you want something quick and healthy.
These high-protein smash tacos are inspired by lahmacun - a flavour-packed Middle Eastern street food. You can use any mince here, we've seasoned lean turkey mince and smashed it onto wraps before frying for a quick and easy twist. Most importantly, these tacos taste downright delicious!
Sweet, zingy and peppery, with a fiery hit of horseradish, this salad packs a punch when it comes to flavour. It makes a great side dish to meat or fish, or is equally delicious on its own. Serve with a spring or Easter roast for something a bit different.
These sweet and salty roasties are sure to wow any guests. The combination of soft goat's cheese and sweet figs makes for a perfectly rounded side. Top that off with a zingy, herby dressing and you've got a delicious spring dish to pep up any roast dinner.
If you love creamy pasta, you'll want to try this fusion dish that's comforting, flavoursome and surprisingly healthy.
Here's our version of the French bistro classic: tender roasted leeks dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. Finished with soft eggs and fresh herbs, it's a simple dish with a big personality! Perfect as a starter or side.