Exclusive family meal recipes

Make this smoky chilli in double batches, then freeze for easy midweek meals. Great spooned into jacket potatoes, it can also be used in burritos or quesadillas

Make your own meatballs and bake in a rich tomato sauce with layers of cheesy garlic bread. A delicious twist on classic comfort food

This alternative weekend lunch is inspired by the Italian-American tradition of ‘Sunday sauce’, which sees families make a sharing pot of tomato-based ragu

Rustle up these easy fishcakes for supper. They also make a great snack to pack for lunch during Jewish Passover. Use the best mayo you can find for the dip

Make this comforting no-bake lasagne and you’ll pack in lots of nutritious veggies, building up to 30 plant points for the week. The courgettes and mushrooms can be swapped out for other seasonal veg – leeks and aubergines work well.

For a fast fix of comfort food, this gnocchi traybake is ideal – buy pre-chopped chorizo and garlic and you won’t even have to chop anything

This recipe is perfect for using up any French sticks that have gone a bit stale. It’s a delicious way to enjoy quiche filling – that cheesy puffy egg mixture works so well in the crusty bread and there's none of the hassle of making pastry

Salty halloumi cheese is coated in a sticky sweet chilli glaze and served on warm, soft flatbreads with a fresh crunchy slaw. Great for an easy midweek dinner

Crispy, golden gnocchi is roasted alongside seasonal veg, herbs and garlic for a simple and flavourful dinner that's sure to please the family

Brin's Vietnamese-style fishcakes are infused with turmeric, garlic, and fish sauce. They’re crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Served with a fresh spring onion and herb salad, they make a perfect starter

Combine rice with fragrant herbs, then bake with chicken thighs – the rice soaks up the rich flavours of olives, lemon and feta

Make our super-simple filo pie with spring greens. If you have a flameproof deep-sided tray, use that. If not, a casserole dish works well

Swap out the usual beef ragu in this lasagne for a cheaper pork one, cooked until meltingly tender and layered up with a creamy ricotta béchamel

Make this easy vegan curry with butternut squash and all the flavour of satay sauce. Top with coriander, chilli and peanuts, and serve with rice

This is a delicious and comforting fusion pie, combining a spiced coconut fish curry with a light, crispy layer of filo pastry. I’ve used haddock but any firm fish works.

Served with cumin-spiced vegetables this is the perfect roast dinner to shake up up your Sunday lunch. Scrub the veg well but there is no need to peel them. Leaving the skin on adds nutrients and fibre. Using baby potatoes means you don’t have to par-boil them, but if using other potatoes, slice thinly or par-boil first. If you are feeling adventurous, double the chutney ingredients and try marinating a whole roast chicken for a beautiful centrepiece dish.

Use up the whole cauliflower and roast the leaves too to make this moreish dhal dish. You could swap the cauli for roasted broccoli, if you prefer

Whip up this flavour-packed, speedy dish made using storecupboard ingredients

Use seasonal veg to make this lentil and mushroom winter warmer, or serve it cold for lunch. It's topped with a lovely parsnip and potato mash

Creamy, spiced sweetcorn chowder forms the base of this comforting dish, topped with tender fish and a golden mashed potato crust

Cook lamb slowly with chilli flakes, garam masala, spinach and potatoes – the result is a comforting stew that's ideal for the cooler months

Marinade chicken thighs and lentils in a spicy harissa sauce and enjoy with our herby couscous on the side. Top with smashed olives, yogurt and almonds

Need a quick fix for meat-free Monday? Try this spicy pasta dish with lots of colour and texture thanks to air-fried carrots and a pistachio pesto

This fragrant curry is bursting with vibrant flavours. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a spiced, herb-infused sauce with coriander, garlic, and ginger. It’s a quick, easy dish that pairs beautifully with rice or naan