Meals for two

Infuse delicious hot honey for these moreish chunks of pan-fried halloumi, with creamy tahini, soy and lime sauce to coat some udon noodles

A cassoulet is a slow-cooked stew from southern France with beans and pork. This speedy version uses sausages, so is much quicker to cook

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

An elevated brunch-inspired recipe that makes the perfect TV dinner. Simply serve with crusty bread to mop up the golden-hued 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