Walnut brownies

If you like a denser, gooier brownie, remove from the oven at around 18 minutes. These are delicious and make then healthier by adding fruit with a slice of fresh strawberry... YUM

Boiled eggs

Boiled eggs are nutritious, delicious and an economical way to get some quick protein at breakfast. People often joke about not even being able to boil an egg but it's easy if you follow a few simple rules. Use the best eggs you can get. Organic or free range and fresh!

Barbecue glazed meatloaf

This glazed meatloaf is tasty, easy and cheap. It’s coated with a thick homemade barbecue sauce and I guarantee it won’t last long on any dinner table. Which is a shame, because a slice of cold meatloaf on nice crusty bread is a pretty perfect lunch.

Pizza tomato sauce

Make a simple pizza sauce to top your favourite pizza with this easy recipe. The secret to the perfect pizza sauce lies in the pinch of brown sugar that complements the acidity of the tomatoes.

Quick salmon patties

These salmon patties are really quick to make and are made from staples already in your pantry. Suitable for kids of all ages, these patties are the perfect dinner when you are short on time. Serve with rice and a salad.

Apricot chicken

I was surprised how the flour gave the chicken a lovely puffy coating when it came out of the oven. I used a bottle of apricot nectar which was more economical than tinned

Picnic Fried Chicken

This picnic fried chicken has a delicious coating that's like KFC. It has a bit of spice, a crunchy coating and moist chicken inside. You can pack it up while still hot and it transports easily for you to share with family and friends.

Yorkshire puddings

Here's how to make deliciously light, golden and crispy Yorkshire puddings to go with roast beef. They only take 15 minutes to cook and can be served cold the next day with a drizzle of golden syrup for a naughty but nice dessert!

Easy lamb curry

This lamb curry is quick, cheap and easy to make. If you buy the lamb already diced then it becomes even easier to make and you will have a delicious curry dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Baby carrot soup

Using baby carrots rather than regular grown-up ones makes for a sweeter and richer-flavoured soup. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and is a great alternative for lovers of pumpkin soup.

Caramel peach crumble

This healthy caramel peach crumble will have the whole family coming back for more. Everyone thinks that fruit crumbles are healthy, but they can hide lashings of butter and too much sugar. This crumble recipe lets you have your crumble and your health too!

Tuna salad

Try this simple recipe for tuna salad along with a delicious dressing made from yoghurt and wholegrain mustard. This would make a great side dish or filling for sandwiches.

Zucchini bread

If you have plenty of zucchini or looking for an alternative to banana bread this is for you it is sweet and soft with the added spice the whole family will love it with a spread of butter or a slice straight into the lunch box

Quinoa fried rice

If you love fried rice but want it to be as healthy as possible, try replacing the rice with quinoa. Quinoa is a powerhouse of protein, iron, fibre and vitamin B, to mention only a few.