Bring together a classic dinner, whilst prepping for another! Here we’re going to make tonight’s bolognese whilst also making the sauce for pizzas later in the week. Whilst not necessarily authentic, adding a couple of carrots is a great way to add some veggies into the dish.
You can’t beat a big pot of chilli con carne - ultra savoury, filling and very versatile! The leftovers will make a filling meal with baked potatoes later in the week.
Pies topped with mash are always a hit, and this light recipe packed with leeks and a tasty sweet potato topping is sure to satisfy the family.
A gammon joint is such a versatile thing to cook - bake it once and then have leftovers for the next few days! Sweet potatoes and peas are the perfect accompaniment, too.
This veggie stir-fry comes with extra savoury crunch thanks to a generous sprinkling of chopped cashew nuts. If you have small children, feel free to omit the cashews from their portions and add in any other veg you might have in the fridge.
Soup-making is made super simple with this quick recipe for a light and summery lunchtime meal. It can easily be adapted to work with whatever green or summer veggies or garden herbs you have at home. Cooking the pasta separately helps stop it from absorbing all the soup stock.
Carbonara is a satisfying pasta night favourite, and always a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. Here, we’re using a couple of slices of baked gammon to give this simple dish loads of flavour!
An easy-to-pull-together take on a tagine, served up with a tasty flavoured couscous. If the kids aren’t so keen on eating chicken off the bone, it’s worth the extra time to debone the thighs before roasting - you’ll save the time back on the oven cooking time.
Burgers from beans! Everyone will love the satisfying flavours of these moreish kidney bean burgers, which can easily be prepped and frozen for future meals.
Tacos are always a family favourite and this simple dish brings together classic fish fingers with tasty hints of Mexican flavours. For little eaters, you can cut the tortillas in half to make them easier to handle, and the grown-ups can add a little hot sauce or a few chilli flakes.