Meals for two

This quick take on golden crispy fried chicken comes minus the spluttering oil and extra calories – and the potato salad is a bit of Italian-style genius

This twist on a cacio e pepe pairs sweet crab with fragrant pink peppercorns. Make sure to reserve some pasta water – it’s key to a silky-smooth sauce

Beetroot two ways – in a quick blitzed sauce and in chunks – gives a lovely earthy flavour to ready-cooked lentils. Top with trout fillets for an omega-3-rich supper.

Spice up your midweek meal plan with juicy cod coated in a smoky chilli marinade served with zippy quinoa

Inspired by Indian street-food flavours, this dish makes a satisfying veggie main course for two, or could serve four as a starter or as part of a sharing spread

These fishcakes are packed with vitamin B12, which can help to keep the nervous system healthy and boost energy levels. If cooking for one, the extra fishcakes can be frozen at the end of step 1

This storecupboard-friendly recipe is based on the spicy Italian tomato sauce. We’ve added chicken and plump black olives for a balanced weeknight supper

Ready-made pasta and a quick homemade sauce that’s full of spring flavour make a super speedy dish for a last-minute supper

Want to make this veggie? Replace with meat-free sausages or use the whole pack of veg instead