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Minty roast veg & hummus salad

Combine roasted vegetables with chickpeas and feta cheese in this Greek-inspired salad which provides an impressive 4...

Roasted veg & couscous salad

Throw together a filling and fragrant couscous salad for a vegetarian lunchbox meal, or double it for a buffet

Giant couscous salad with charred veg & tangy pesto

The beetroot here is rich in folate, iron, manganese and potassium and a chemical called betalain, which has antioxid...

Veg-packed egg muffins with bean salad

Enjoy these veg-filled egg muffins with a bean salad for a healthy lunch. Eggs are nutritional powerhouses, and the d...

Moroccan-style pomegranate & roast veg salad

Packed with vegetable goodness, this low-fat rainbow salad with sweet potato, red onion, parsnip and carrots is a fea...

Chicken satay salad

Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with...

Spiced veg with lemony bulgur wheat salad

A warm, colourful vegetarian salad, full of Moroccan flavours

10-minute couscous salad

This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge

Honey & mustard chicken thighs with spring veg

This self-saucing one-pot is like a roast dinner without the fuss. Plus it's rich in iron, fibre and folate

Lentil salad with tahini dressing

Pack four of your 5-a-day into each portion of this healthy lentil and sweet potato salad, which provides calcium, ir...

Chorizo & root veg bulgur wheat

Make this veg-packed chorizo and bulgur wheat dish as a speedy supper. It's ideal for an easy midweek meal and you ca...

Five-veg lasagne

This vegetarian main is a great source of vitamins and iron and a simple way to get your 5-a-day

Minty lamb with warm veg salad

Pair lamb with homemade mint sauce for a bit of zing - or make it veggie and use halloumi instead

California quinoa & avocado salad

The tahini and avocado combo in this dressing is totally addictive. If you have ripe avocados to use up, this is a wi...

Thai minced chicken salad

Known as larb gai in Thailand, the hot spiciness in this chicken salad recipe works really well with the crunchy veg,...

Halloumi, carrot & orange salad

Serve this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or start...

Easy quinoa salad

Quinoa is a fine, protein-packed grain that helps to keep you satisfied until your next meal, making this veggie sala...

Roasted cauliflower with spring veg & barley salad

Roast cauliflower florets with olive oil and serve with a light barley salad for a refreshingly simple meat-free main...

Salade niçoise

Make salade niçoise your go-to salad for summer. With crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, potatoes, tuna and soft-boiled...

Epic summer salad

Perfect for BBQs and buffets, our epic salad is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serv...

Chicken shawarma salad

Serve a bright salad to feed a crowd. It can also be made with leftover cold chicken, and is robust enough to transpo...

Classic potato salad

Our classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast left...

Allotment salad

Make the most of new season's asparagus and radishes in a vibrant salad with a French-style dressing. Great for a bar...

Herby orzo & lemon salad

Make this summery orzo salad packed with herbs and lemon for a seasonal side. Leftovers make a great lunch the next d...

Tomato & mozzarella salad

Enjoy this speedy tomato and mozzarella salad as a side dish, or add some sliced avocado for a filling lunch. Top wit...

Greek salad omelette

A quick and healthy supper

Swedish meatballs with beetroot & apple salad

Grated courgette makes these lean pork meatballs extra juicy – serve with a creamy, herby sauce and a flavour-packe...

Oregano halloumi with orzo salad

This affordable dish featuring slightly salty, herby halloumi is a great meat free meal. Any leftovers make a great t...

Spicy corn, black bean & feta salad

An exciting main-course salad, packed with interesting flavours and textures and a hit of spice

Winter salad

Make the most of cauliflower in this wonderful winter salad with raisins, dill and walnuts, and a homemade butter bea...

Grilled courgette & halloumi salad with caper & lemon dressing

Dress this courgette and halloumi salad while everything is still fairly warm, then the courgettes will soak up the f...

Next-level chicken caesar salad

Toss lettuce, croutons and cheese in a punchy anchovy and garlic dressing for a traditional caesar salad – plus gri...

Green goddess avocado salad

Make avocado the star of the show in this vibrant chicken salad, with lettuce, green apples, celery, cucumber and a c...

Chicken breast with avocado salad

A satisfying solo salad that's superhealthy - great for a busy worknight supper

Apple & feta salad

Combine apples, mixed leaves and feta to make this versatile salad with lemon, olive oil and honey dressing – you c...

Super-salad wraps

Make an exciting vegetarian salad wrap with crunchy veg for texture and a good hit of cheddar cheese. Perfect for pac...

Chicken koftas with hummus & salad

Enjoy chicken koftas with hummus and salad for a healthy lunch. The tahini in the hummus is made from sesame seeds, w...

Samphire & crab salad

Enjoy this salad as a generous dinner for two, or as a light lunch or supper for four. Samphire sings when paired wit...

Fruit salad

Look for ripe, sweet-smelling fruit for this simple fruit salad with kiwi, mango, pineapple, grapes, orange and berri...

Prawn fried rice

Make this easy Asian-inspired dish in just 30 minutes. It's healthy and low in calories but big on flavour, making it...

Pineapple fried rice

Add chunks of fresh pineapple to vegetarian fried rice to transform it into something special. Serve on its own for a...

Fridge-raid fried rice

Pack in the veg with this healthy chicken fried rice, which uses everyday foods you'll find in the fridge for a quick...

Easy egg-fried rice

Make your own healthy egg-fried rice with our easy recipe. Use leftover rice, or cook and dry it on a plate before us...

Eggy fried rice

Introduce your kids to Chinese-style food with this tasty, quick, rice recipe

Special fried rice

Whip up this speedy egg-fried rice dish in under 30 minutes. It's a great way to use up any leftover rice or vegetabl...

Chicken fried rice

This thrifty Asian-inspired one-pot recipe uses up leftover rice and chicken, plus it contains child-friendly mild sp...

Indonesian fried rice with mackerel

On the table in just 20 minutes and cheap to make too, this one-pan supper will satisfy everyone

Quick fried rice

Our egg-fried rice recipe with peas, bacon and mushrooms is a great way to use leftovers. Ready in under 15 minutes, ...

Egg fried rice with prawns & peas

Make your own takeaway favourite with this Chinese-style rice one pot flavoured with soy and chilli

Sausage & soy fried rice

Enjoy this speedy veg-packed fakeaway. We’ve gone for courgettes and peas here to accompany the sausage and rice, b...

Paella fried rice

A great dish when you fancy a taste of the med in an instant. This cheat's paella is as authentic as you can be in 10...

Easy egg fried rice

Sara Buenfeld’s fast and easy fried rice with bacon and vegetables makes for a delicious, versatile supper the whol...

Korean-style fried rice

This speedy Korean dish is super satisfying and a great way to use up leftover cooked rice - it's full of iron too

Spicy chicken fried rice

A clever mix of basmati and wild rice gives this superhealthy chicken dish a wonderfully nutty bite

Thai fried prawn & pineapple rice

This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under...

Easiest ever seafood rice

Using pre-prepared mixed seafood makes this healthy rice dish very easy to put together. Plus, using one-pot means yo...

Coconut fried rice

Enjoy this coconut fried rice at Christmas time. With shredded brussels sprouts and pomegranate jewels, it's a festiv...

Mushroom & kimchi fried rice

Add kimchi to give standard fried rice a spicy umami kick in this veggie supper for two. Low in fat and calories, it ...

Sweet potato & peanut curry

Cook this tasty, budget-friendly vegan curry for an easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two ...

Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal

A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat,...

Ultimate roast potatoes

Make sure your roasties are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner – this foolproof recipe guarantees a ...

Dauphinoise potatoes

Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes

Leek, bacon & potato soup

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Mushroom & potato curry

Create a tasty, spicy vegetarian dish with mushroom and curry in less than half an hour

Hasselback potatoes

Try something new with your Sunday roast this weekend with these garlic and rosemary hasselback potatoes. Using same-...

Potato rösti

This popular Swiss dish of pan-fried, golden potato patties with onion and sage makes a delicious side dish for two �...

Asparagus & new potato frittata

A simple, low-calorie spring main that uses the season's finest ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes

Perfect mashed potatoes

Make this smoothy and silky mash for the perfect side. It incorporates clever substitutions to reduce fat and calorie...

Crispy roast potatoes

Make soggy potatoes a thing of the past with this clever recipe. You'll end up with roasties that have a fluffy middl...

Air fryer baked potatoes

Try baking potatoes in an air fryer to achieve a crisp skin with a fluffy centre. The process is quicker and can be m...

Sweet potato & chicken curry

Chicken thighs are good value and tasty, just right for this healthy, versatile curry. It's also packed with veggies ...

Fondant potatoes

Try something new with potatoes. Fondant potatoes are favourites with chefs, and are seasoned with rosemary and thyme...

Potato wedges

Serve these simple potato wedges with soured cream to dip into as a snack, or enjoy as a side dish alongside chilli c...

Potato pancakes

Use up leftover mashed potato in these breakfast pancakes, delicious with bacon and eggs

Feta & kale loaded sweet potato

Serve up this sweet potato packed with feta, chickpeas and kale for a healthy lunch. Topped with pumpkin seeds, it de...

Black pepper hasselback potatoes

Prep these roast potatoes in the morning, then put them in the oven an hour before serving. They make a traditional S...

Barbecue sesame sweet potatoes

Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through h...

Parmentier potatoes

Serve parmentier potatoes instead of chips or roasties for a more elegant side. This is a classic dish flavoured with...

Cheesy stuffed baked potatoes

Level up your spud with a cheesy fondue topping. This comforting dish of potatoes topped with cheese, bacon and cream...

Baked potatoes

Crisp-skinned, fluffy jacket potatoes are a budget-friendly way to feed a crowd. Serve our easy baked potatoes with s...

Crunchy new potatoes

Jazz up potatoes for no-fuss entertaining

Garlicky fondant potatoes

These make a delicious change to steamed or boiled potatoes - they can be made ahead and finished on the stove top

Sweet potato parcel

Bake this moreish sweet potato parcel as a vegan Christmas Day centrepiece, enhanced with the festive flavours of sag...

Classic jacket potatoes

Make the perfect jacket potato – crispy on the outside and meltingly soft in the middle

Sweet potato salad

This simple healthy salad of baked potato chunks makes a great alternative to mayonnaise-based versions

Crushed olive oil potatoes

Give your new potatoes a twist with this fabulous recipe

Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup

Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead start...

Healthy potato salad

Try this healthy potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad. This delicious recipe ins...