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Chicken Biryani
A fragrant one-pot biryani with spiced chicken, basmati rice, herbs and caramelised onions.
55 min · Medium · ~720 kcal
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce, perfect with rice or naan.
40 min · Easy · ~610 kcal
Creamy Garlic Pasta
A quick comforting pasta with garlic, cream, parmesan and a silky sauce.
25 min · Easy · ~540 kcal
Vegetable Fried Rice
A fast weeknight fried rice with colourful vegetables, soy and fluffy rice.
20 min · Easy · ~430 kcal
300 g
paneer
2 tbsp
butter
1
onion
3
tomatoes
10
cashews
3/4 cup
cream
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato-butter gravy with gentle warming spices.
35 min · Easy · ~490 kcal
4
salmon fillets
400 g
baby potatoes
200 g
green beans
150 g
cherry tomatoes
1
red onion
2 tbsp
olive oil
Salmon Tray Bake
Oven-baked salmon with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and green beans on one easy tray.
35 min · Easy · ~520 kcal
Quick meals
Creamy Garlic Pasta
A quick comforting pasta with garlic, cream, parmesan and a silky sauce.
25 min · Easy · ~540 kcal
Vegetable Fried Rice
A fast weeknight fried rice with colourful vegetables, soy and fluffy rice.
20 min · Easy · ~430 kcal
5
eggs
1
onion
1
red bell pepper
3
tomatoes
2 tbsp
tomato paste
2
garlic cloves
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, perfect with crusty bread.
30 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
700 g
potatoes
1.5 tbsp
oil
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
dried herbs
to taste
salt
Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
Golden, crunchy potatoes with soft centres, seasoned simply and cooked in the air fryer.
30 min · Easy · ~250 kcal
2 cups
cooked chickpeas
1
onion
2
tomatoes
1 cup
coconut milk
1 tbsp
curry powder
1 tsp
ginger-garlic paste
Chickpea Coconut Curry
A quick pantry curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk and warm spices.
30 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
2
chicken breasts
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
to taste
salt
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Simple seasoned chicken breast cooked in the air fryer with a juicy centre.
21 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
High protein
2
chicken breasts
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
to taste
salt
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Simple seasoned chicken breast cooked in the air fryer with a juicy centre.
21 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
200 g
Greek yogurt
80 g
mixed berries
25 g
rolled oats
1 tbsp
chia seeds
15 g
almonds or walnuts
1 tsp
honey
Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
A quick breakfast bowl with Greek yogurt, berries, oats, nuts and chia seeds.
5 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
2
salmon fillets
120 g
quinoa
150 g
broccoli
1
avocado
100 g
spinach
100 g
Greek yogurt
Salmon Quinoa Bowl
A balanced salmon bowl with quinoa, greens, avocado and a lemon-yogurt dressing.
35 min · Easy · ~610 kcal
500 g
turkey mince
1
egg
40 g
breadcrumbs
2 tbsp
parsley
1 tsp
dried oregano
1
garlic clove
Turkey Meatballs
Lean turkey meatballs with herbs, tomato sauce and an easy oven finish.
40 min · Easy · ~410 kcal
600 g
chicken breast
250 g
brown rice
400 g
black beans
150 g
sweetcorn
200 g
tomato salsa
1
avocado
Chicken Burrito Bowl
A meal-prep-friendly bowl with spiced chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn and salsa.
40 min · Easy · ~590 kcal
2
wholegrain bread slices
100 g
cottage cheese
2
eggs
1
tomato
1 tbsp
chives
to taste
black pepper
Cottage Cheese Egg Toast
Wholegrain toast topped with cottage cheese, egg, tomato and herbs.
13 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
Vegetarian
300 g
paneer
2 tbsp
butter
1
onion
3
tomatoes
10
cashews
3/4 cup
cream
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato-butter gravy with gentle warming spices.
35 min · Easy · ~490 kcal
Dal Tadka
Comforting yellow lentils finished with a fragrant tempering of garlic, cumin and chillies.
40 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
2 cups
cooked chickpeas
1
onion
2
tomatoes
1 cup
coconut milk
1 tbsp
curry powder
1 tsp
ginger-garlic paste
Chickpea Coconut Curry
A quick pantry curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk and warm spices.
30 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
2 tbsp
oil
1
onion
1 tbsp
ginger-garlic paste
2
tomatoes
2 tsp
ground cumin
2 tsp
ground coriander
Chana Masala
A hearty chickpea curry with tomato, onion and warming spices.
40 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
300 g
arborio rice
300 g
mushrooms
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
1 litre
vegetable stock
2 tbsp
olive oil
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan, finished glossy rather than heavy.
45 min · Medium · ~480 kcal
4
tomatoes
1
cucumber
1/2
red onion
100 g
kalamata olives
150 g
feta
2 tbsp
olive oil
Greek Salad
A fresh chopped salad with tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion and feta.
15 min · Easy · ~260 kcal
Breakfast
5
eggs
1
onion
1
red bell pepper
3
tomatoes
2 tbsp
tomato paste
2
garlic cloves
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, perfect with crusty bread.
30 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
1
ripe banana
100 g
rolled oats
2
eggs
80 ml
milk
1 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
cinnamon
Banana Oat Pancakes
Soft banana oat pancakes made from a short ingredient list and cooked in one pan.
20 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
200 g
plain flour
2 tsp
baking powder
2 tbsp
sugar
1/4 tsp
salt
2
eggs
250 ml
milk
Classic Pancakes
Soft, fluffy pancakes with a simple batter and an easy weekend breakfast method.
25 min · Easy · ~320 kcal
50 g
rolled oats
120 ml
milk
80 g
plain yogurt
1 tbsp
chia seeds
1 tsp
honey
80 g
berries
Overnight Oats
Creamy overnight oats with yogurt, berries and chia for a make-ahead breakfast.
5 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
3
eggs
1 tbsp
milk
30 g
cheddar
1 tbsp
chives or parsley
1 tsp
butter
to taste
salt
Cheese and Herb Omelette
A soft folded omelette with cheese, herbs and a quick stovetop method.
10 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
4
thick bread slices
2
eggs
100 ml
milk
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp
cinnamon
1 tsp
butter
French Toast
Golden French toast with a lightly cinnamon-spiced egg custard.
15 min · Easy · ~410 kcal
Dinner
Chicken Biryani
A fragrant one-pot biryani with spiced chicken, basmati rice, herbs and caramelised onions.
55 min · Medium · ~720 kcal
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce, perfect with rice or naan.
40 min · Easy · ~610 kcal
Creamy Garlic Pasta
A quick comforting pasta with garlic, cream, parmesan and a silky sauce.
25 min · Easy · ~540 kcal
Vegetable Fried Rice
A fast weeknight fried rice with colourful vegetables, soy and fluffy rice.
20 min · Easy · ~430 kcal
300 g
paneer
2 tbsp
butter
1
onion
3
tomatoes
10
cashews
3/4 cup
cream
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato-butter gravy with gentle warming spices.
35 min · Easy · ~490 kcal
4
salmon fillets
400 g
baby potatoes
200 g
green beans
150 g
cherry tomatoes
1
red onion
2 tbsp
olive oil
Salmon Tray Bake
Oven-baked salmon with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and green beans on one easy tray.
35 min · Easy · ~520 kcal
Meal prep
250 g
pasta
2 cans
tuna
150 g
sweetcorn
1/2
cucumber
150 g
cherry tomatoes
100 g
plain yogurt
Tuna Pasta Salad
A quick tuna pasta salad with sweetcorn, cucumber and a light creamy dressing.
25 min · Easy · ~460 kcal
180 g
quinoa
400 g
cooked chickpeas
1
cucumber
250 g
cherry tomatoes
1/2
red onion
1 handful
parsley
Quinoa Chickpea Salad
A fresh quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, herbs and lemon dressing.
30 min · Easy · ~430 kcal
500 g
turkey mince
1
egg
40 g
breadcrumbs
2 tbsp
parsley
1 tsp
dried oregano
1
garlic clove
Turkey Meatballs
Lean turkey meatballs with herbs, tomato sauce and an easy oven finish.
40 min · Easy · ~410 kcal
600 g
chicken breast
250 g
brown rice
400 g
black beans
150 g
sweetcorn
200 g
tomato salsa
1
avocado
Chicken Burrito Bowl
A meal-prep-friendly bowl with spiced chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn and salsa.
40 min · Easy · ~590 kcal
600 g
sweet potatoes
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
smoked paprika
250 g
brown rice
400 g
black beans
1
avocado
Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl
Roasted sweet potato, black beans, brown rice, avocado and lime in a filling plant-based bowl.
45 min · Easy · ~500 kcal
600 g
chicken breast
200 g
bulgur wheat
1
cucumber
250 g
cherry tomatoes
60 g
olives
150 g
Greek yogurt
Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Herby chicken with bulgur, cucumber, tomato, olives and a lemon-yogurt dressing.
40 min · Easy · ~560 kcal
Indian
Chicken Biryani
A fragrant one-pot biryani with spiced chicken, basmati rice, herbs and caramelised onions.
55 min · Medium · ~720 kcal
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce, perfect with rice or naan.
40 min · Easy · ~610 kcal
300 g
paneer
2 tbsp
butter
1
onion
3
tomatoes
10
cashews
3/4 cup
cream
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato-butter gravy with gentle warming spices.
35 min · Easy · ~490 kcal
Dal Tadka
Comforting yellow lentils finished with a fragrant tempering of garlic, cumin and chillies.
40 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
2 cups
cooked chickpeas
1
onion
2
tomatoes
1 cup
coconut milk
1 tbsp
curry powder
1 tsp
ginger-garlic paste
Chickpea Coconut Curry
A quick pantry curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk and warm spices.
30 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
600 g
boneless chicken thighs
120 g
plain yogurt
1 tbsp
ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
paprika
1 tbsp
oil
Chicken Tikka Masala
Spiced chicken in a creamy tomato masala with a gently smoky finish.
55 min · Medium · ~590 kcal
Italian
Creamy Garlic Pasta
A quick comforting pasta with garlic, cream, parmesan and a silky sauce.
25 min · Easy · ~540 kcal
300 g
spaghetti
500 g
beef mince
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
1
carrot
1 tbsp
olive oil
Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich beef and tomato pasta sauce served with spaghetti, built for an easy weeknight cook.
50 min · Easy · ~640 kcal
400 g
penne pasta
1
courgette
1
red bell pepper
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
700 g
tomato passata
Vegetable Pasta Bake
A family-friendly baked pasta with tomato sauce, vegetables and bubbling cheese.
50 min · Easy · ~470 kcal
300 g
arborio rice
300 g
mushrooms
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
1 litre
vegetable stock
2 tbsp
olive oil
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan, finished glossy rather than heavy.
45 min · Medium · ~480 kcal
300 g
fettuccine
500 g
chicken breast
1 tbsp
olive oil
25 g
butter
3
garlic cloves
250 ml
cream
Chicken Alfredo
Creamy parmesan pasta with pan-cooked chicken and a silky Alfredo-style sauce.
35 min · Easy · ~760 kcal
250 g
pizza dough
150 g
tomato passata
125 g
fresh mozzarella
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 handful
fresh basil
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
Margherita Pizza
A simple homemade pizza with tomato, mozzarella and basil on a crisp thin base.
32 min · Medium · ~680 kcal
Family meals
400 g
penne pasta
1
courgette
1
red bell pepper
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
700 g
tomato passata
Vegetable Pasta Bake
A family-friendly baked pasta with tomato sauce, vegetables and bubbling cheese.
50 min · Easy · ~470 kcal
500 g
beef mince
8
small tortillas
1 tbsp
oil
1
onion
2 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
paprika
Beef Tacos
Quick beef tacos with warmly spiced mince, crisp lettuce, tomato and a fresh lime finish.
30 min · Easy · ~520 kcal
600 g
chicken breast
2
bell peppers
1
onion
1 tbsp
oil
2 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
ground cumin
Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling chicken fajitas with peppers, onion and a smoky lime-spice coating.
30 min · Easy · ~500 kcal
300 g
macaroni
30 g
butter
30 g
plain flour
500 ml
milk
180 g
cheddar
1/2 tsp
mustard
Mac and Cheese
Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese with a smooth cheddar sauce and optional crunchy topping.
35 min · Easy · ~690 kcal
500 g
beef mince
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
700 g
tomato passata
2 tbsp
tomato paste
1 tsp
dried oregano
Classic Beef Lasagne
Layered beef ragù, pasta and creamy white sauce baked until bubbling and golden.
75 min · Medium · ~690 kcal
500 g
lamb mince
1
onion
2
carrots
100 g
peas
1 tbsp
tomato paste
400 ml
beef or lamb stock
Shepherd's Pie
Savoury lamb and vegetables under a golden layer of creamy mashed potato.
65 min · Easy · ~560 kcal
Air fryer
700 g
potatoes
1.5 tbsp
oil
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
dried herbs
to taste
salt
Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
Golden, crunchy potatoes with soft centres, seasoned simply and cooked in the air fryer.
30 min · Easy · ~250 kcal
2
chicken breasts
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
to taste
salt
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Simple seasoned chicken breast cooked in the air fryer with a juicy centre.
21 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
Soups
Dal Tadka
Comforting yellow lentils finished with a fragrant tempering of garlic, cumin and chillies.
40 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
Tomato Basil Soup
A smooth tomato soup with basil and a touch of cream, made from everyday ingredients.
40 min · Easy · ~230 kcal
1 tbsp
olive oil
1
onion
2
carrots
2
garlic cloves
1 tsp
ground cumin
200 g
red lentils
Lentil Soup
A hearty red lentil soup with carrot, tomato and warm spices.
45 min · Easy · ~290 kcal
20 g
butter
1
onion
1
carrot
350 g
broccoli
500 ml
vegetable stock
250 ml
milk
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A creamy broccoli soup with cheddar and a smooth, comforting texture.
35 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
250 g
red lentils
1 tbsp
oil
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
1 tsp
ginger
2
tomatoes
Red Lentil Dal
A simple red lentil dal with tomato, turmeric and warming spices.
40 min · Easy · ~320 kcal
500 g
chicken breast
1 tbsp
olive oil
1
onion
2
carrots
2
celery sticks
300 g
potatoes
Chicken Vegetable Soup
A light chicken soup with carrots, celery, potato and herbs.
50 min · Easy · ~280 kcal
Baking & desserts
120 g
butter
100 g
brown sugar
70 g
caster sugar
1
egg
1 tsp
vanilla extract
180 g
plain flour
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft-centred chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a simple one-bowl-style method.
27 min · Easy · ~220 kcal
700 g
apples
40 g
brown sugar
1 tsp
cinnamon
1 tbsp
lemon juice
120 g
plain flour
80 g
rolled oats
Apple Crumble
Warm baked apples under a buttery oat crumble topping.
50 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
150 g
butter
180 g
dark chocolate
180 g
caster sugar
3
eggs
90 g
plain flour
30 g
cocoa powder
Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies with a crackly top and rich cocoa flavour.
40 min · Easy · ~280 kcal
3
ripe bananas
100 g
butter
120 g
brown sugar
2
eggs
1 tsp
vanilla extract
200 g
plain flour
Banana Bread
Moist banana bread with ripe bananas, cinnamon and a soft crumb.
70 min · Easy · ~250 kcal
4
salmon fillets
400 g
baby potatoes
200 g
green beans
150 g
cherry tomatoes
1
red onion
2 tbsp
olive oil
Salmon Tray Bake
Oven-baked salmon with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and green beans on one easy tray.
35 min · Easy · ~520 kcal
400 g
penne pasta
1
courgette
1
red bell pepper
1
onion
2
garlic cloves
700 g
tomato passata
Vegetable Pasta Bake
A family-friendly baked pasta with tomato sauce, vegetables and bubbling cheese.
50 min · Easy · ~470 kcal
Lighter plates
4
cod fillets
1
courgette
1
red bell pepper
250 g
cherry tomatoes
1
red onion
2 tbsp
olive oil
Baked Cod with Vegetables
Light baked cod with courgette, tomato, peppers and lemon on one tray.
40 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
500 g
chicken breast
1 tbsp
olive oil
1
onion
2
carrots
2
celery sticks
300 g
potatoes
Chicken Vegetable Soup
A light chicken soup with carrots, celery, potato and herbs.
50 min · Easy · ~280 kcal
1 tbsp
olive oil
1
onion
600 g
carrots
1 tbsp
fresh ginger
800 ml
vegetable stock
1/2
orange
Carrot Ginger Soup
A smooth carrot soup with ginger, onion and a bright citrus finish.
40 min · Easy · ~210 kcal