A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Warm up your week with this good-for-you vegetable soup that's easy to freeze ahead

Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.

Make our easy veggie lasagne using just a handful of ingredients. This classic Italian-style pasta bake is sure to become a family favourite

The secret to this shepherd's pie filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked

Make this low-calorie veggie lasagne as a lighter alternative to the traditional bake. It's layered with pasta, ratatouille and sliced aubergine, and packs in all of your five-a-day

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.

To make the tastiest tomato soup you’ll ever experience wait until the tomatoes are at their most ripe and juicy, around September

We've made getting your five of day simple with this healthy tagine

Ready in less than an hour, this easy, vegetarian curry recipe made with pan-fried Indian cheese and vegetables is also cheap to prepare

Give your Friday night curry a healthy makeover with this low-fat, superhealthy, vegetarian dish

This vegetarian curry is great for feeding a group of mates on a budget, or make a batch to freeze.

When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day

Make the most of Quorn mince for this easy veggie bolognese that's low in fat and calories. Cook a large batch ahead and freeze for easy family dinners

Add feta and basil to roasted vegetables for a perfect summer side dish. The trick is to cut all the veg the same size so they cook in the same amount of time

Use the slow cooker to make our easy veggie curry with coconut sauce and freeze the leftovers for another day. One serving provides four of your five-a-day

This vibrant green side dish is a delicious way to serve vegetables alongside your Sunday roast

This simple vegetarian curry, full of fresh Indian flavours, is quick to make and cooks in a single pot

This warming vegetarian crumble can be made and frozen ahead for a cosy dinner with friends

A Mexican-inspired crispy, oven-toasted tortilla with roasted vegetables and a zingy tomato and avocado salsa

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

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Sweet, slow-cooked melty carrots and beautifully tender meat, this dish is comfort in a pot

Niomi Smart's beautifully vibrant vegan recipe is a good source of iron and gives you all 5 of your 5-a-day! Make good use of seasonal vegetables and spices

Enjoy all five of your 5-a-day in this healthy Sunday roast. It's a good source of energising vitamin C and iron, needed for healthy nails and hair

Let your children pick and choose which veg they like best, and get them to help make this simple pie

Escape to your kitchen this weekend and make this comfort food classic – it's well worth the effort

This vegetarian soup is packed with vegetables and lentils - it's healthy, low fat and full of flavour. To bulk it up, why not add borlotti beans or chicken?

A one-pot packed with veg and tender lamb that will keep the whole family satisfied

This hearty vegetarian soup will warm up cold winter nights and can be frozen for later