Back to school meal plan

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

Discover your new weeknight hero – the smoky, rich flavours of sausage and harissa are ideal for nights when you crave something hearty with minimal clean-up

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone's feeling - and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it's so popular. It's basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake - simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

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

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

Toss ribbons of pasta with chestnut mushrooms in a soured cream sauce for a quick and simple one-pan dish

Combine shakshuka with meatballs to make this easy midweek meal for the whole family. Cook and serve in the pan to cut down on washing-up