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Roast dinner for one

Cooking for yourself definitely doesn't have to be boring with this roast for one that's cheap and easy to prepare

Author: Chelsie Collins

Smoky spiced Jollof rice & coconut fried plantain

This West African inspired dish food is full of bold, harmonious flavours. Jollof rice is a household staple, often accompanied by fried plantain

Author: Rosie Birkett

Pistachio lamb koftas with apricot relish

These budget-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired lamb meatballs make a simple yet tasty supper, served with fruity chutney and crisp wholemeal pittas

Author: Jemma Morphet

Sweet potato & chestnut roast with tangy tomato sauce

Serve this nut loaf with fresh green veggies as a Sunday lunch. Go for something seasonal like sprouts, broccoli, spinach or any of the leafy cabbage family

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Laxpudding

A potato gratin with dill and gravadlax, layered and baked, this very easy recipe is a good post-Christmas dish. You could also make it with smoked salmon

Author: Diana Henry

Summer pork, fennel & beans

Pan-fry thick pork chops, then roast with cherry tomatoes, shallots and cannellini beans to make an easy one-pot dinner

Author: Jane Hornby

Gammon with pineapple salsa

A family favourite, updated with a Thai-style pineapple salsa

Author: Good Food team

Hummus crusted lamb with lentil salad

A salad that's ideal for winter or summer and is just perfect with lamb

Author: Good Food team

Roast squash with chilli & peanut noodles

Do something different with butternut squash by spicing it with chilli and serving it with noodles in a peanut butter sauce. It makes for a vibrant, veggie midweek meal

Author: Rosie Birkett

Chinese beef & aubergine hotpot

Make this beef stew when the nights draw in. With aubergine and Chinese spices, the flavours are warming and it's slow-cooked for deliciously tender meat

Author: John Torode

Sweet & sour chicken skewers with fruity noodles

Kid friendly and easy to barbecue, these low-fat skewers are sure to become a family favourite

Author: Good Food team

Spicy peanut pies

Bake our healthy, African-inspired peanut pies for a delicious veggie dinner. A portion provides all of your 5-a-day, plus iron, fibre, folate and vitamin C

Author: Sara Buenfeld

John's chicken nacho one pot

A different take on the classic one-pot, this one has a Mexican twist. Nachos, smashed avocado, jalapeños, chorizo and tender chicken pieces - what's not to love?

Author: John Torode

Steak burrito bowl

Pack in the flavour with this spicy steak burrito bowl, which takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate. Ideal as a speedy supper on busy weeknights

Author: Elena Silcock

Pearl barley, parsnip & sage risotto

Pearl barley makes a great alternative to rice in this vegetarian risotto recipe flavoured with sage, garlic and Parmesan

Author: Emily Kydd

Roast asparagus bowls with tahini lemon dressing

Enjoy five of your 5-a-day with this dish, a tasty mix of asparagus, quinoa, aduki beans, onion and cherry tomatoes. It's packed with nutrients, and vegan too

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chicken biryani pilau

Easy and cheap to recreate at home, students won't need to order takeaways ever again!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Slow roast squash & garlic lentils with harissa yogurt

Bring out the sweet flavour of butternut squash by slow-roasting it and serving it with gently spiced lentils for a delicious veggie main

Author: Rosie Birkett

Crunchy fish goujons with skinny chips

This superhealthy, oven-baked version of fish goujons and chips is sure to be a winner with all ages

Author: Good Food team

Sausage & spring mash pie

Comfort food doesn't get much better than this

Author: Jane Hornby

Zesty salmon with roasted beets & spinach

This fresh and filling salmon supper is packed full of heart healthy ingredients, is rich in calcium, iron and vitamin C and makes up 4 of your 5 a day

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Sausages with fruity coleslaw

Sometimes nothing will beat a good sausage, team them with our fruity coleslaw for a fresh taste

Author: Good Food team

Asian pork with rice noodle salad

A weeknight supper that's full of colour and spice and all things nice, and ready in just 20 minutes

Author: Good Food team

Egg fried cauliflower rice with prawn cracker crumbs

This crowd-pleasing, low-calorie supper uses cauliflower for rice to bump up the veg count, while frozen peas and beans keep it budget-friendly

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Loin of lamb with baba ganoush

Baba ganoush is a gutsy aubergine-based dip that twins well with tender sweet lamb

Author: Good Food team

Sticky apple, sausage & bacon

A one-pan, mid-week meal for all the family

Author: Good Food team

Spanish rice with squid, prawn & fennel

Make this Spanish paella-style dish with squid ink for dramatic black rice - but if you can't find it, use saffron instead for the more familiar yellow look

Author: Tom Kerridge

Lemon chicken with spring veg noodles

Forget that ready meal, this storecupboard meal makes a speedy after work supper

Author: Good Food team

Smoked haddock, leek & barley 'risotto'

Swap rice for barley to make this 'risotto' with leek and smoked haddock. It's not as creamy, but it's much healthier and full of flavour

Author: Diana Henry

Smoked salmon & celeriac dauphinoise

Based on a traditional Swedish dish, this rich potato bakes works well with smoked salmon or gravadlax

Author: Barney Desmazery

Coconut lamb & pistachio rice salad

This lamb and green chilli winter salad is warming and fragrant, with coconut, pistachio and coriander. It can be plated up in 20 minutes flat

Author: Esther Clark

Sticky citrus chicken with griddled avocado & beet salad

Soft, creamy avocado and zesty chicken make the perfect pairing for a family supper - a great recipe for using up avocados that refuse to ripen!

Author: Cassie Best

Easy turkey paella

All you need is a pack of sliced turkey and some veggies and you have the makings of an easy paella. A low fat supper you can whip up in 20 minutes

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Russian chicken & mushroom pies with soured cream & dill

Packed with rice, chicken, veggies and a creamy sauce, these Russian-influenced pies are great for using up leftovers

Author: Diana Henry

Classic sausage & mash

A classic family comfort food meal with creamy mash and golden brown sausages. Fresh seasonal veg like steamed broccoli make this meal 3 of your 5 a day

Author: Jason Kenny

Spiced lamb chops & herb salad

Marinated with garlic, lemon and North African spice blend ras el hanout, these lamb chops are served with a light herb and pomegranate salad

Author: Emily Kydd

Turnip tartiflette

We've swapped potatoes for turnips in this classic French dish, to make the most of a winter veg. Their pepperiness contrasts with the Reblochon cheese

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Khatti dhal

Serve this tasty, healthy dhal as a vegetarian main meal or side dish. Adding tamarind to the lentils delivers fabulous sweet and sour flavour

Author: Diana Henry

Parsnip gnocchi

Take parsnips to another level by turning them into gnocchi with a crunchy walnut crumb. This moreish dish is vegan, healthy and delicious

Author: Elena Silcock

Fish & chips with coconut batter and tartare sauce

Cod and chips with a difference - the coconut milk batter is a revelation! For ease we've shallow-fried the fish, but it's still crispy like a takeaway

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Pork & pepper meatballs on parsnip mash

The ultimate comfort food: sweet red pepper mixed into these meatballs add depth of flavour and parsnip mash is a great twist on your usual spuds

Author: Miriam Nice

Dhal with garam masala carrots

If you're looking for a budget vegetarian meal for one, look no further than this delicious dhal topped with spicy carrots. It's healthy and low-calorie too

Author: Lulu Grimes

Next level spaghetti Bolognese

Ramp up your usual spaghetti Bolognese with this recipe which throws in a few unorthodox methods and ingredients to deliver the ultimate pasta dish

Author: Barney Desmazery

Paneer korma

Cook this recipe inspired by saag paneer in just 30 minutes. It's a flavourful veggie curry that's heady with fresh ginger and cardamom. Serve with rice or naan breads

Author: Esther Clark

Roast chicken thighs with brown rice & salsa verde

How about a healthy, low-calorie roast chicken dinner? Enjoy this tasty meal with benefits like vitamin C from the salsa verde which helps iron absorbtion

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Meatball gravy sub

A chunky beef sandwich that'll fill you right up. Melting slices of cheddar cheese, lashings of gravy and garlicky meatballs

Author: Chelsie Collins

Niçoise style pizza

Use ciabatta bread mix to make this easy pizza dough, then top with red pesto, green beans, melted brie, tangy anchovies and olives

Author: Katy Greenwood

Peri peri chicken pilaf

A low-fat spicy chicken one-pot with peppers, tomatoes and fresh red chillies - three of your five-a-day

Author: Chelsie Collins

Summer chicken one pot

Our June cover star is a lovely, light dish ideal for al fresco dining

Author: Good Food team

Ham & veg crumble

Ham and root vegetables are coated in a creamy mustard and crème fraîche sauce, then topped with savoury crumble in this winter bake

Author: Cassie Best