Onion is a base-note flavour for so many stocks, soups, stews and sauces. Yet onions can also be the star ingredient in some delicious dishes – keep whole and stuff with herby fillings or deep fry in beer batter for a classic treat. Our recipes for onion showcase the amazing versatility of this great root veg.
Fritters are a great way of introducing your baby to different vegetables and textures. These are suitable from 10+ months weaning stage* and make a great lunch or dinner. The fritters freeze well too, so are good for batch-cooking!
This gorgeous vegetarian bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and plenty of mixed nuts, this classic nut roast is crammed with flavour and perfect for sharing
Slow cooking the pepper, courgette and onion gives a delicious velvety consistency that melts in the mouth. Serve with laffa-style flatbreads and feta for a super summer supper.
This veg-packed tagine recipe is lightly spiced and suitable for weaning your baby from 10+ months stage*. It can be blitzed with a blender if needed for a finer texture, or just lightly mashed with a fork to suit your little one. It's perfect for batch-cooking and can be frozen – see our tip below.
This fish stew is easy to pull together and can be jazzed up for the whole family to enjoy. It's a great baby weaning recipe, suitable for little ones from 12+ months*, and it can be frozen too!
A milder, sweeter alternative to onions, echalion shallots elevate any dish into something special, and these pickled shallots are the perfect example.
This one-pan lasagne recipe is simplicity itself to make – cook the sausage ragu on the hob then transfer the casserole dish to the oven to cook the pasta and creamy sauce.
Make this easy soup that’s brimming with good-for-you garlic, ginger, chilli and veggies. Perfect for keeping in the freezer for when hunger (or lurgy) hits! The crispy topping isn't essential but does make it extra tasty.
Liven up your BBQ with this smokin' hot broccoli recipe. With carrots, cabbage and lime, this summery side is packed full of flavour.
Traybakes are an easy way to make a tasty dinner with less stress. These veggie sausages are coated in a sticky honey-mustard glaze and baked with sweet apples and frozen butternut squash for a speedy shortcut.
Packed with a warmly spiced vegan mince filling, this stuffed aubergine recipe from Noda Marvani is a hearty family meal that's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free
In this fish pie, the creaminess is turned up a notch with the addition of garlic and herb soft cheese. The soft cheese adds a silkiness to the sauce, as well as a lovely herby flavour. Topped with chive mash, this dish sure to become a new favourite.
This biryani recipe is brimming with loads of mushrooms and fragrant spices. It's topped with crispy cumin chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and homemade raita, and makes a lovely Friday night fakeaway.
These simple frittata bites make the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with sweet potatoes and spinach to count towards 2 of your 5-a-day, plus cottage cheese for extra protein. This recipe makes 16 bites to keep you and your family snacking all week long.
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.
These egg pots are a super-easy snack to prepare for the week ahead. Roasted chickpeas and tomatoes are topped with feta and a jammy egg for a protein hit. They also count towards 2 of your 5-a-day and are way more colourful than a cereal bar.
Keeping a bag of Mediterranean frozen veg in the freezer is a great way to add veggies into your favourite meals. This 5 ingredient carbonara has 2 of your 5-a-day but doesn't scrimp out on that silky Parmesan sauce. Healthy, hearty and on the table in 20 minutes.
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.
Recreate a healthy version of your favourite takeaway! These easy chicken kebabs are full of feel good ingredients. Make your own flatbreads using just 3 ingredients and load with colourful veggies and tender chicken.
Skip the takeaway and rustle up this healthy pork stir-fry. It's tossed with a tangy homemade plum sauce and plenty of veg, all of which counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day. And it takes just 25 mins to come together, winner dinner!
If beans on toast is your thing, you need to try recipe creator Lucy's twist which has big bold curry flavours. Her recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and butter beans are a great source of fibre!
Borani is a Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt dip that Lucy first enjoyed on a holiday. She's given it her twist and topped it with a jammy aubergine, tomato and lentil stew. It packs in 2 of your 5-a-day and is high in fibre. Serve with flatbreads and dig in!
These chicken tacos are loaded with 2 of your 5-a-day and are high in protein. Plus, they take no time at all to rustle up. Don't skip the spring onion salsa, it's bursting with fresh, zingy flavours!
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!
Whip up a creamy sauce using cauliflower, olive oil and pumpkin seeds that pairs perfectly with pasta. Use the leftovers to make our Summery chickpea stew for tomorrow's lunch.
Use up your Christmas leftovers in a fragrant and gently spiced biryani. Chuck whatever veg and meat you have leftover in with rice and spices, then finish with some coriander and natural yogurt.
A spin on the classic French stew, this healthy traybake is the perfect choice for getting more veggies into your diet
Stuff our cheat's paella into peppers for the perfect summertime dinner.
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 baked sweet potatoes with a colourful zesty tuna salsa for an easy family dinner idea
If you're looking to impress your guests with a Middle Eastern-inspired dish, look no further than Maqluba. Topped with juicy vine tomatoes and garnished with vibrant pomegranate seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is flavourful.
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.