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Minted salmon & pea fish cakes

Enjoy a storecupboard saviour with minted salmon & pea fish cakes

Author: Jo Pratt

Yaki udon

These thick wheat noodles with mushrooms and cabbage are made for slurping - a lovely low-fat, low-calorie vegetarian supper

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh

Crunchy cucumber and juicy nectarines add a freshness to this high-fibre, healthy lunch - for a veggie version, swap the prawns for cashews or pecans.

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Summer in winter chicken

Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

Author: Mary Cadogan

Beef & bacon meatloaf with tomato sauce

Mix up your midweek dinner options and shape beef mince and smoked bacon lardons into a hearty loaf, topped with tangy onion marmalade

Author: Miriam Nice

Steamed lemon tilapia with teriyaki sauce

Want a sustainable, good-for-you choice for a midweek meal? This fresh idea will fit the bill

Author: Good Food team

Chicken & leek pie

Make our comforting chicken and leek pie with a flaky puff pastry crust. Bursting with seasonal flavours, this easy pie recipe is perfect for entertaining.

Author: Good Food team

Spiced black bean & chicken soup with kale

Use up leftover roast or ready-cooked chicken in this healthy and warming soup, spiced with cumin and chilli

Author: Jane Hornby

Lamb chops with griddled courgette & feta salad

Griddled chops are great with this warm courgette, mangetout and cheese salad - a simple, speedy weeknight meal for two

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Miso mackerel rice bowl

A triple whammy for maintaining a healthy gut, this flavour-packed rice bowl contains mackerel, miso and leeks to help keep your digestive system happy

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Turkey & mushroom pot pies

It doesn't get much more comforting than the classic British pie - add streaky bacon and thyme and serve in individually portioned dishes

Author: Chelsie Collins

Butter bean & squash crumble

High in fibre, a good source of iron and counts as 4 of your 5-a-day, this is the ideal healthy and warming winter dish

Author: Mary Cadogan

Mexican pulled pork tacos

Fill crisp taco shells with a spicy pulled pork filling which can be frozen ahead of time for an easy entertaining dish to share

Author: Justine Pattison

Salmon sushi salad

A light lunch or dinner, this salmon salad is a homemade version of your favourite sushi platter, with edamame beans, avocado and pomegranate seeds

Author: Chelsie Collins

Toad in the hole with red onions & thyme batter

A low-fat version of a warming, comforting classic

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Whiting in a bag

With just four ingredients, fish just doesn't get any easier to cook

Author: CJ Jackson

Watercress, new potato & salmon salad

Keep cans of fish in your storecupboard and you'll never be short of a healthy meal or snack

Author: Good Food team

Chicken, tarragon & watercress puff pie

Try one of our favourite spring showstoppers, with a fragrant watercress and tarragon sauce coating tender chicken, all topped with a crusty puff pastry

Author: Rosie Birkett

Beef fillet with red wine sauce

Luxuriously tender meat, soaked in a herby, garlicky marinade makes for a mouthwatering main course, fit for a feast

Author: Marcus Wareing

Pan fried chicken in mushroom sauce

Creamy chicken and mushroom dish - a fabulous French seasonal recipe

Author: Good Food team

Thai chicken cakes with sweet chilli sauce

A light and healthy supper that's a great variation on the chicken theme. Works well as a starter or a main - just serve with sweet chilli sauce.

Author: James Martin

Korean fried rice

Looking for a simple rice dish with a bit of spice? Our Korean fried rice has beautifully seasoned steak strips and shredded cabbage for extra crunch

Author: Charlie Clapp

Spinach & barley risotto

This creamy dish uses a can of barley to cut the cooking time to just 25 minutes. It's a healthy, low calorie dinner option that provides three of your 5-a-day

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Beef bourguignon cottage pie

A hearty meal for all the family, by Gary Rhodes. You can prepare it up to a month in advance

Author: Gary Rhodes

Lamb kofta stew with cauliflower & chickpeas

This Lebanese dish of lamb mince meatballs, chickpeas and cauliflower is perfect as part of a meze spread for two

Author: Good Food team

Lentil kofta with orzo & feta

Middle-Eastern inspired vegetarian 'meatballs' pair perfectly with orzo pasta and creamy feta cheese - a deliciously different everyday dinner

Author: Cassie Best

Tuna with peppery tomatoes & potatoes

Sweet peppers make a great addition to grilled meats and fish. A great al fresco meal with fresh flavours

Author: Good Food team

Deli pasta salad

Simple storecupboard pasta salad with sunny Mediterranean flavours

Author: Good Food team

Chicken & freekeh chopped salad with salsa verde

An easy, throw together salad that uses up leftover roast chicken. This wholesome dish is packed with crunchy vegetables to make up 2 of your 5-a-day

Author: Rosie Birkett

Herb roasted rack of lamb with butter bean dauphinoise

Combine cream and beans for the perfect accompaniment to roast lamb. The oozy, garlicky sauce is hearty enough to rival a traditional potato dauphinoise

Author: Cassie Best

Summer in winter chicken

Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

Author: Mary Cadogan

Lighter beef stew & dumplings

We've cut the calories and fat and boosted the fibre in this comforting casserole by using a lean cut of beef and upping the vegetables

Author: Angela Nilsen

Satay cauliflower & chickpea curry with storecupboard flatbreads

An easy vegetarian curry that can be cooked in one pan with a rich and creamy sauce - serve with simple, homemade flatbreads

Author: Cassie Best

Sticky tempeh, mango & lime noodle salad

Combining punchy flavours and contrasting textures, this special Asian salad is sure to be a hit with both vegetarians and meat eaters

Author: Emily Kydd

Fish finger sandwiches

Fish finger sandwiches, but not as you know them! These spicy fajita-seasoned homemade cod fish fingers with mayonnaise in a crusty bun are moreishly good

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Beef in red wine with melting onions

Beef skirt and shin are great value cuts, and become particularly delicious when slow-cooked in this one-pot dish - ideal for no-fuss family dinners

Author: Good Food team

Veggie meatballs with tomato courgetti

Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Spicy beef stew with beans & peppers

Just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter night

Author: Good Food team

Spicy beef stew with beans & peppers

Just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter night

Author: Good Food team

Potato cake with chilli eggs

Simple, student dish with potato, eggs and a pinch of chilli to give it a bit of a kick - ready in 40 mins

Author: Lesley Waters

Warm Thai chicken & noodle salad

A low fat, oriental-inspired salad - ideal for when you're in a real rush

Author: Good Food team

Lemony roast chicken couscous

Quick, cheap and packed full of vitamin C and iron

Author: Good Food team

Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh

Crunchy cucumber and juicy nectarines add a freshness to this high-fibre, healthy lunch - for a veggie version, swap the prawns for cashews or pecans.

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Sticky chicken with mango couscous

A great source of iron and vitamin C, low fat and counts as 1 of 5-a-day

Author: Good Food team

Saucy chicken & vegetables

Cook your chicken so it's moist with a crispy skin and serve with mixed greens and a creamy tarragon sauce

Author: Good Food team

Chicken & mushroom risotto

Learn to make this creamy, comforting risotto with our easy, step-by-step recipe - great for using up leftover chicken

Author: Good Food team

Microwave chilli

For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli - a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal

Author: Jack Monroe

The best spaghetti bolognese recipe

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This recipe comes courtesy of BBC Good Food user Andrew Balmer

Author: Andrew Balmer

The best spaghetti bolognese recipe

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This recipe comes courtesy of BBC Good Food user Andrew Balmer

Author: Andrew Balmer

Squash, winter herb & crispy butter bean pie

Make this hearty squash pie to serve as an alternative vegetarian Christmas centrepiece. It's festive and contains plenty of herby flavour

Author: Anna Jones