Easy midweek meals

Make Miguel Barcley's pork chops with creamy leeks and polenta chips. It makes a great family meal for a special celebration such as Father's Day

Try this simple curry for a family dinner. It delivers seven plant points, plenty of fibre and two of your five-a-day

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Make these low-effort sweet potato jackets in your air fryer, then top with creamy tahini yogurt and curry leaves for a no-fuss meal

Make the most of asparagus in season in early British summertime with this delicious creamy salmon and asparagus one-pot topped with crunchy breadcrumbs

With succulent chicken, umami notes and fiery heat from Sichuan peppercorns and chillies, this will be a crowd-pleaser

Had a long week and want something quick and indulgent without too much washing-up? This one-pot pasta dish with nduja and olives is just the ticket

Enjoy this refreshing taco salad on a warm evening when you’re craving something quick, fresh and crunchy, or as a side for a Mexican-style feast

Batch-cook this easy stew and freeze for weeknights when you're short on time. Made with chicken, sweet potatoes and peppers, it's full of flavour

When hunger strikes, a quick-cook noodle dish can be a saviour. This recipe uses beansprouts and wholemeal noodles, plus power-packed eggs

Rustle up a butter bean, tomato and feta stew for a quick and healthy midweek meal. Enjoy with toasted sourdough on the side to mop up all the sauce

Enjoy these healthy spelt pancakes filled with spinach, ricotta and tomato – they deliver all of your 5-a-day, plus spinach supports bone and eye health

Rustle up a bowl of filling kale soup with pasta. Leafy green veg such as kale are rich in chlorophyll and a natural sugar, which can help maintain a healthy gut

Sichuan peppercorns, tahini and smoked mackerel are the hero ingredients in this flavour-packed, speedy noodle dish that takes just 15 minutes to make

Start with ½ tsp of five-spice in this spiced rice as it’s quite a strong flavour, but you may want to add more. It makes a filling and healthy veggie main

Use gram flour to make the cornbread crust on this chilli pie for a gluten-free dinner. Gram flour also contains more vitamins and minerals than wheat flour

Do something different for a family dinner with squash and halloumi flatbreads with sweet chilli beetroot jam. Other squash or sweet potato work well, too

Enjoy chicken koftas with hummus and salad for a healthy lunch. The tahini in the hummus is made from sesame seeds, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties

Pep up your pasta with this comforting recipe made with spiced north African merguez sausage. It's simple but full of flavour, making it ideal for midweek

Use your roast chicken leftovers to create this easy weeknight salad with green beans, sundried tomatoes and croutons

Swap rice for quick-cooking bulgur wheat and chickpeas in this gently spiced pilaf, peppered with fried aubergine, sticky onions and crumbled feta