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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
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato-butter gravy with gentle warming spices.
35 min · Easy · ~490 kcal
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
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, perfect with crusty bread.
30 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
Golden, crunchy potatoes with soft centres, seasoned simply and cooked in the air fryer.
30 min · Easy · ~250 kcal
Chickpea Coconut Curry
A quick pantry curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk and warm spices.
30 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Simple seasoned chicken breast cooked in the air fryer with a juicy centre.
21 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
High protein
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Simple seasoned chicken breast cooked in the air fryer with a juicy centre.
21 min · Easy · ~310 kcal
Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
A quick breakfast bowl with Greek yogurt, berries, oats, nuts and chia seeds.
5 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
Salmon Quinoa Bowl
A balanced salmon bowl with quinoa, greens, avocado and a lemon-yogurt dressing.
35 min · Easy · ~610 kcal
Turkey Meatballs
Lean turkey meatballs with herbs, tomato sauce and an easy oven finish.
40 min · Easy · ~410 kcal
Chicken Burrito Bowl
A meal-prep-friendly bowl with spiced chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn and salsa.
40 min · Easy · ~590 kcal
Cottage Cheese Egg Toast
Wholegrain toast topped with cottage cheese, egg, tomato and herbs.
13 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
Vegetarian
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
Chickpea Coconut Curry
A quick pantry curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk and warm spices.
30 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
Chana Masala
A hearty chickpea curry with tomato, onion and warming spices.
40 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan, finished glossy rather than heavy.
45 min · Medium · ~480 kcal
Greek Salad
A fresh chopped salad with tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion and feta.
15 min · Easy · ~260 kcal
Breakfast
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, perfect with crusty bread.
30 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
Banana Oat Pancakes
Soft banana oat pancakes made from a short ingredient list and cooked in one pan.
20 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
Classic Pancakes
Soft, fluffy pancakes with a simple batter and an easy weekend breakfast method.
25 min · Easy · ~320 kcal
Overnight Oats
Creamy overnight oats with yogurt, berries and chia for a make-ahead breakfast.
5 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
Cheese and Herb Omelette
A soft folded omelette with cheese, herbs and a quick stovetop method.
10 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
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
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato-butter gravy with gentle warming spices.
35 min · Easy · ~490 kcal
Salmon Tray Bake
Oven-baked salmon with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and green beans on one easy tray.
35 min · Easy · ~520 kcal
Meal prep
Tuna Pasta Salad
A quick tuna pasta salad with sweetcorn, cucumber and a light creamy dressing.
25 min · Easy · ~460 kcal
Quinoa Chickpea Salad
A fresh quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, herbs and lemon dressing.
30 min · Easy · ~430 kcal
Turkey Meatballs
Lean turkey meatballs with herbs, tomato sauce and an easy oven finish.
40 min · Easy · ~410 kcal
Chicken Burrito Bowl
A meal-prep-friendly bowl with spiced chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn and salsa.
40 min · Easy · ~590 kcal
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
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
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
Chickpea Coconut Curry
A quick pantry curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk and warm spices.
30 min · Easy · ~420 kcal
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
Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich beef and tomato pasta sauce served with spaghetti, built for an easy weeknight cook.
50 min · Easy · ~640 kcal
Vegetable Pasta Bake
A family-friendly baked pasta with tomato sauce, vegetables and bubbling cheese.
50 min · Easy · ~470 kcal
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan, finished glossy rather than heavy.
45 min · Medium · ~480 kcal
Chicken Alfredo
Creamy parmesan pasta with pan-cooked chicken and a silky Alfredo-style sauce.
35 min · Easy · ~760 kcal
Margherita Pizza
A simple homemade pizza with tomato, mozzarella and basil on a crisp thin base.
32 min · Medium · ~680 kcal
Family meals
Vegetable Pasta Bake
A family-friendly baked pasta with tomato sauce, vegetables and bubbling cheese.
50 min · Easy · ~470 kcal
Beef Tacos
Quick beef tacos with warmly spiced mince, crisp lettuce, tomato and a fresh lime finish.
30 min · Easy · ~520 kcal
Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling chicken fajitas with peppers, onion and a smoky lime-spice coating.
30 min · Easy · ~500 kcal
Mac and Cheese
Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese with a smooth cheddar sauce and optional crunchy topping.
35 min · Easy · ~690 kcal
Classic Beef Lasagne
Layered beef ragù, pasta and creamy white sauce baked until bubbling and golden.
75 min · Medium · ~690 kcal
Shepherd's Pie
Savoury lamb and vegetables under a golden layer of creamy mashed potato.
65 min · Easy · ~560 kcal
Air fryer
Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
Golden, crunchy potatoes with soft centres, seasoned simply and cooked in the air fryer.
30 min · Easy · ~250 kcal
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
Lentil Soup
A hearty red lentil soup with carrot, tomato and warm spices.
45 min · Easy · ~290 kcal
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A creamy broccoli soup with cheddar and a smooth, comforting texture.
35 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
Red Lentil Dal
A simple red lentil dal with tomato, turmeric and warming spices.
40 min · Easy · ~320 kcal
Chicken Vegetable Soup
A light chicken soup with carrots, celery, potato and herbs.
50 min · Easy · ~280 kcal
Baking & desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft-centred chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a simple one-bowl-style method.
27 min · Easy · ~220 kcal
Apple Crumble
Warm baked apples under a buttery oat crumble topping.
50 min · Easy · ~390 kcal
Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies with a crackly top and rich cocoa flavour.
40 min · Easy · ~280 kcal
Banana Bread
Moist banana bread with ripe bananas, cinnamon and a soft crumb.
70 min · Easy · ~250 kcal
Salmon Tray Bake
Oven-baked salmon with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and green beans on one easy tray.
35 min · Easy · ~520 kcal
Vegetable Pasta Bake
A family-friendly baked pasta with tomato sauce, vegetables and bubbling cheese.
50 min · Easy · ~470 kcal
Lighter plates
Baked Cod with Vegetables
Light baked cod with courgette, tomato, peppers and lemon on one tray.
40 min · Easy · ~360 kcal
Chicken Vegetable Soup
A light chicken soup with carrots, celery, potato and herbs.
50 min · Easy · ~280 kcal
Carrot Ginger Soup
A smooth carrot soup with ginger, onion and a bright citrus finish.
40 min · Easy · ~210 kcal