Cook this beetroot biriyani and freeze the leftovers for busy weeknights. With colourful beetroot taking centre stage, it's full of spices and is a flavourful dish

Transform ready-made breaded chicken steaks into a speedy Japanese-style supper with a spicy, nutty curry sauce

A cheat's way to create that classic Italian dish, aubergine Parmigiana, with just four ingredients and no fuss. Assemble this family-friendly meal in minutes

Save time by using ready-made pastry and custard powder for this easy Manchester tart – it still has all the lovely flavours of this classic northern dessert

This speedy version of the classic Japanese noodle soup makes a delicious everyday dinner or warming lunch - and it's low in fat and calories too

Elevate a steak sandwich with a punchy, zingy chimichurri sauce, chipotle mayo and spicy Cajun-style fries on the side. It's perfect Friday night food

If you're eating gluten-free or dairy-free, try this delicious dhal topped with spicy cauliflower as a filling dinner or as a smaller side dish

Make our cheat's tomato and chilli jam to serve with burgers – it works beautifully on on our can't believe it's vegan burger. It will keep for two weeks in the fridge

Create a wonderfully refreshing alcohol-free summer spritz with only four ingredients - make as spicy as you like

No need for tricky breadcrumbing and deep-frying - these creamy baked garlic Kievs are really easy to assemble

This simple, speedy tortilla is perfect for satisfying cheesy cravings and makes an ideal lunch or easy supper. Top with crunchy onions and gooey gruyère

Deep-frying with a difference, try this super easy method for crisp, chunky chips - you'll never look back

White fish served in tortilla wraps with a choice of cucumber ribbons, romaine lettuce or tomatoes makes this a good build-your-own meal for the whole family

Raid your storecupboard and rustle up this cheesy bake with a creamy sauce and tortilla wrap 'pancakes'

New idea for a family favourite

A classic French recipe of bun-less burger & chips, that can be found in every brasserie and bistro. Kids will love it and it's easy to create together at home

An easy blended sorbet with vibrant Thai basil and spicy ginger. Try serving with a drizzle of vodka or white rum

Versatile, low in fat, and made from storecupboard stables, customise these spicy noodly according to taste - or convenience

Transform frozen cauliflower and broccoli into a classic veggie side dish that takes just 10 minutes to prepare

Try our take on larb, a Southeast Asian dish traditionally made using minced meat. Here, we've used sausages to make things a bit simpler, but it's still full of authentic flavours

Transform a bag of spinach with this cheat's gnudi, gnocchi-like dumplings made with cheese instead of potato. You only need four ingredients and 25 minutes

If your bananas are on the verge of being overripe, peel them, pop them in an airtight container and freeze them to make this delicious dessert, quick as a flash

A classic fave that's satisfying and surprisingly healthy - and just 93p per serving!

A quick and easy, low-fat alternative to duck pancakes. Spiralized cucumber, sesame seeds and hoisin sauce make these a simple and delicious party snack

A simple way to create an old childhood favourite - on the table in less than an hour

The ideal solo supper - quick, easy, succulent and with a clever simple sauce

The simplest ideas are often the best, as this clever ice from MasterChef judge John Torode demonstrates

A bread mix makes these Easter hot-cross buns a simple treat to knock up

Try this easy, low fat, no-fuss cherry and lemon version of the classic French clafoutis

The rich Sriracha-spiced mayo perfectly complements these moreish crispy morsels of crab and nutty gruyère. Great party nibbles and well worth the effort