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Spiced potted crab

A great get-ahead starter for the summer which can be made up to two days in advance

Author: Mary Cadogan

Veggie toad in the hole

Use vegetarian sausages to make this moreish veggie toad-in-the-hole that's great for the whole family. Serve with vegetable side dishes and veggie gravy

Author: Juliet Sear

Barbacoa beef tacos with pickled watermelon & avocado sauce

Combine a few storecupboard spices to make a smoky Mexican spice mix and liven up these beef tacos. Serve with our avocado cream and pickled watermelon

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Spring salmon with minty veg

An easy-to-prepare healthy meal which counts for two of your five-a-day

Author: Good Food team

Flageolet bean pie

An easy to prepare, comforting vegetarian main meal

Author: Good Food team

Creamy sausage cannelloni

This quick, family-friendly dish with pork sausages, mustard and a hint of chilli can be made in advance and frozen to get ahead of your midweek meals

Author: Katy Greenwood

Puttanesca baked gnocchi

Serve this budget-friendly baked gnocchi with tomatoes, mozzarella, capers and olives for a delicious midweek family meal when you're short on time

Author: Esther Clark

Roast dinner for one

Cooking for yourself definitely doesn't have to be boring with this roast for one that's cheap and easy to prepare

Author: Chelsie Collins

Summer meatballs & spaghetti

Make a quick and easy meal for two with these pork meatballs, served with spaghetti, courgette ribbons, lemon and parmesan - perfect for summer evenings

Author: Elena Silcock

Thai beef stir fry

A no fuss shopping list and super-quick to prepare, the perfect after work meal

Author: Good Food team

Tangy chicken breasts

An easy meal in under half an hour that will impress the whole family

Author: Good Food team

Spinach & ricotta pancake bake

Make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and serve our spinach and ricotta pancake bake for dinner. For dessert, choose one of our sweet pancake recipes

Author: Cassie Best

Beef with mangetout & cashews

Fire up your wok to make this speedy Chinese beef with mangetout and cashew nuts. A tasty dish for the whole family, it takes just 15 minutes to make

Author: Cassie Best

Jerk style chicken pilaf

Make this jerk-style chicken pilaf for an easy midweek meal. It takes 30 minutes from prep to plate, so makes a speedy, as well as healthy, supper

Author: Esther Clark

Prawn, pumpkin & coconut stew

Cook an exotic, Asian-style stew of prawn and pumpkin for an easy-to-make yet impressive dinner. Serve with rice if you like

Author: Diana Henry

Steak supper for two or more

End the day with this special steak supper

Author: Good Food team

Chorizo & chilli pepper pasta

Pickled chilli peppers, spicy chorizo and sweet cherry tomatoes make up this simple and quick pasta dish. Ideal for an easy midweek meal for two

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

One pot chicken with braised vegetables

A good one-pot can save the day when you have no time and hungry mouths to feed. This has bags of flavour and can easily serve four

Author: Barney Desmazery

Speedy papa al pomodoro

Make our papa al pomodoro, a thrifty Tuscan stew made simply from stale bread and tomatoes. It's really quick to make and perfect for using up stale bread

Author: Esther Clark

Pea & ham pot pie

Bake this wholesome pie for one which takes just 40 minutes from prep to plate. It's a good choice if you're on a budget, costing less than £1.50 a serving

Author: Lulu Grimes

Spiced chicken with rice & crisp red onions

Low-cholesterol diets don't have to be boring as this curried chicken from Mary Cadogan proves

Author: Mary Cadogan

Lamb, coconut & mango pilau

Try this fragrant and filling one-pot supper that works just as well with beef and chicken

Author: Jane Hornby

Asian pork with rice noodle salad

A weeknight supper that's full of colour and spice and all things nice, and ready in just 20 minutes

Author: Good Food team

Indonesian fried rice with mackerel

On the table in just 20 minutes and cheap to make too, this one-pan supper will satisfy everyone

Author: Good Food team

Russian shashlik with rhubarb sauce

These Russian kebabs are made with succulent lamb and a vibrant rhubarb sauce. They make an ideal sharing platter for a spring dinner with friends

Author: Diana Henry

Cauli kale sausage bake

This cheap, crowd-pleasing meal is easy, hearty fare. This needs hardly any prep and it's pure comfort food, with a good helping of veg and hot bubbling cheese

Author: Chelsie Collins

Roast pork with lemon gremolata

A quick roast with an Italian flavour, and low in fat - sounds too good to be true?

Author: Sarah Randell

Steamed salmon & veg rice bowl

This speedy fish supper is the perfect low-calorie, low-hassle weeknight meal. For a vegetarian version, simply leave out the salmon and garnish with chopped spring onions or toasted pine nuts

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Lamb steaks with hummus new potatoes

The hummus potatoes are the perfect addition to flavoursome spring lamb in this recipe

Author: Good Food team

Chilli chicken one pot

A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Spicy pies with sweet potato mash

This pie is loosely based on the flavours of an American sloppy joe, but we've topped it with mash as an alternative to the traditional cottage pie

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Sri Lankan fried chicken & hoppers

Our twist on a Sri Lankan staple. Lightly-spiced, succulent chicken makes the perfect partner to hoppers - rice pancakes - served with a silky smooth coconut onion gravy

Author: Rosie Birkett

Pork & pepper meatballs on parsnip mash

The ultimate comfort food: sweet red pepper mixed into these meatballs add depth of flavour and parsnip mash is a great twist on your usual spuds

Author: Miriam Nice

Spicy harissa aubergine pie

Make this veggie bake filled with lentils, sweet potato, feta and aubergine for an easy family meal. You can freeze any leftovers

Author: Esther Clark

Veg packed meatball lasagne

Keen to eat more veg but not give up meat entirely? We've replaced some of the meat in this lasagne with clever ingredients to create real depth of flavour and three of your 5-a-day

Author: Anna Glover

Summery stuffed squash

Ready-to-eat chickpeas and grains, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella are all you need to create a baked squash that's low in calories and bursting with flavour

Author: Chelsie Collins

Chicken biryani pilau

Easy and cheap to recreate at home, students won't need to order takeaways ever again!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Paneer korma

Cook this recipe inspired by saag paneer in just 30 minutes. It's a flavourful veggie curry that's heady with fresh ginger and cardamom. Serve with rice or naan breads

Author: Esther Clark

Green spaghetti & meatballs

Feed three adults or six kids with this spaghetti dinner that packs in two of your 5-a-day. Just the thing for children who are wary of greens

Author: Cassie Best

Crispy paprika chicken with tomatoes & lentils

If you're looking for a quick but nutritious main meal, look no further - this healthy paprika chicken with tomatoes and lentils delivers four of your 5-a-day

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Sticky citrus chicken with griddled avocado & beet salad

Soft, creamy avocado and zesty chicken make the perfect pairing for a family supper - a great recipe for using up avocados that refuse to ripen!

Author: Cassie Best

Loin of lamb with baba ganoush

Baba ganoush is a gutsy aubergine-based dip that twins well with tender sweet lamb

Author: Good Food team

Sticky baked meatloaf with avocado & black bean salsa

A healthy and satisfying family supper with lean turkey mince and protein-packed quinoa, with a sticky onion glaze

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Baked sweet potatoes with steak fajita filling

Food blogger Alessandra Peters created this gluten-free supper of baked sweet potato and spicy filling. It's super-easy and contains 4 of your 5-a-day

Author: Alessandra Peters

Pepper & lemon crusted salmon with asparagus

Eating salmon is a great way to get omega-3 in your diet

Author: CJ Jackson

Creamy kale & chicken traybake

A one-pan supper with bacon-wrapped, succulent chicken breasts and a garlicky, mascarpone stuffing. This everyday recipe is 3 of your 5-a-day and rich in fibre, folate and vitamin C

Author: Jemma Morphet

Spinach & feta cannelloni

A low fat, high iron dish that makes a great mid-week meal for all the family

Author: Good Food team

Sweet chilli bangers & mash

Give sausages and mash a new twist with one special ingredient. Sweet chilli sauce adds a subtle kick to the stock and elevates the flavour of this comforting dish

Author: Good Food team

Sardine pasta with crunchy parsley crumbs

An affordable way to include oily fish in your diet. Canned sardines are a great source of omega 3 and add oomph to this simple, family pasta dish

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Lamb & squash biryani with cucumber raita

Cook our healthy lamb curry with butternut squash for a tasty, filling dinner. It's low-calorie, rich in iron and provides three of your 5-a-day

Author: Sara Buenfeld