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  • One-pan spaghetti with meatballs

    One-pan pasta

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.22 ratings

    Save on washing up with this easy and quick one-pan spaghetti dish with meatballs and a tomato sauce. It's both healthy and low in calories

  • Two plates of fish curry alongside a pan with rice and lime wedges

    Coconut fish curry & rice

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.17 ratings

    Cook this flavour-packed coconut fish curry in just 30 minutes for a speedy meal. For a dose of sour use lime juice or tamarind paste if you have it to hand

  • Jacket potato with whipped feta & sumac

    Jacket potato with whipped feta & sumac

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.36 ratings

    The perfect budget-friendly, filling supper for one. The fragrant, zesty flavour of sumac is a refreshing contrast to the creamy whipped feta

  • One chicken & tzatziki wrap

    Chicken & tzatziki wraps

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Pile chunks of chicken with cucumber, tomatoes and tzatziki to make these easy wraps. They're budget friendly and take less than 30 minutes to make

  • Teriyaki tofu in two bowls

    Teriyaki tofu

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Marinade tofu with teriyaki sauce and serve with broccoli and noodles or rice to make this easy veggie midweek meal. It takes under 30 minutes to make

  • Three bowls of pasta with broccoli, sausage and parmesan

    Sausage & broccoli pasta with cheese

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.6 ratings

    Get this sausage and broccoli pasta on the table in just 25 minutes. Add fennel seeds if you have them or look for sausages with fennel

  • Banana peel breakfast cake cut into slices

    Banana peel breakfast cake

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Use every part of the banana, including the peel, in this clever breakfast loaf. It’s delicious without the whipped butter too – toast and eat with yogurt

  • Sausage ragu served in a casserole dish

    Sausage ragu

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.422 ratings

    Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good

  • A platter and plate of rice with courgette, chickpeas, herbs and lemon wedges

    Chickpea & courgette pilaf

    A star rating of 3.3 out of 5.7 ratings

    Make our pilaf with lemon, courgette and chickpeas for an easy vegetarian midweek meal. Flavour with cinnamon, cumin and coriander if you have them in your storecupboard

  • 4 frozen banana lollies decorated with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries

    Frozen banana lollies

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.7 ratings

    Make for kids and big kids, too! These banana lollies with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries are great for a party or after-school treat

  • A platter of spring onion and sweetcorn fritters with lemon wedges and soured cream

    Tuna, spring onion & sweetcorn fritters

    A star rating of 2.9 out of 5.11 ratings

    Make these easy tuna, sweetcorn and spring onion fritters for a family-friendly meal. They're versatile and can be served for brunch, lunch or dinner

  • Easy crêpes in a frying pan

    Easy crêpes

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.56 ratings

    Use this easy crêpe mix to make sweet or savoury pancakes. There's enough batter to make a main course and dessert for a family of four.

  • Orzo tomato soup with pesto in bowl

    Tomato & pasta soup

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.77 ratings

    Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, pasta and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat

  • Two plates with beans and cheese on toast

    Turbo beans & cheese on toast

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.7 ratings

    Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese

  • Buddha bowl salad served in a bowl

    Vegan salad bowl

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.4 ratings

    Whip up an easy vegan salad, with beans, radish, pickled cabbage and couscous. Bursting with flavour, it makes a satisfying dinner or lunch on the go

  • A pot and two plates of beef stir-fry on noodles, next to a glass and peanuts

    Stir-fried beef with ginger

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.9 ratings

    Forget a takeaway – make this beef and green pepper stir-fry with fragrant lemongrass and ginger instead. Marinate the beef while you prep the other ingredients

  • Beetroot & feta pasta served in 2 bowls

    Beetroot & feta pasta

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.18 ratings

    Bring colour to your dinner table with our creamy beetroot and feta pasta. Packed with nutrients, it's a satisfying veggie lunch or supper for the family

  • Three bowls of cream with apple and ginger biscuits

    Vanilla, apple & ginger biscuit fool

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings

    Impress guests with these apple and ginger fools for dessert. Made using just four simple ingredients, they're quick and easy

  • Sticky Chinese chicken traybake

    Sticky Chinese five-spice chicken traybake

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.200 ratings

    Flavoured with honey, hoisin sauce and Chinese five-spice, this one-pan chicken dish makes a cheap and easy midweek family meal

  • Gnocchi cacio e pepe served in bowls

    Gnocchi cacio e pepe

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.26 ratings

    Enjoy a comforting bowl of gnocchi with parmesan and black pepper. It's simple but utterly delicious – and the best part is, it only takes seven minutes to make

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