Main meal

A cozy broccoli and Stilton soup in a soup maker with a white-bean twist: silky, high-fibre, no cream needed – finished with lemon and a crunchy seed topping.

Peri peri chicken and rice – my weeknight-or-weekend show-stopper: roasted chicken thighs over onions, peppers, tomatoes, lemon and garlic, then rice baked in spicy, citrusy juices -Portuguese-inspired, drier, with golden crispy edges.

When you think of comfort food, potatoes and greens might not be the first duo that comes to mind – but in this Swiss chard and potatoes recipe with the creamiest dressing, they absolutely shine. It brings together crispy smashed potatoes, garlicky sautéed Swiss chard with lemon and sumac.

This Tomato Soup in Soup Maker is my go-to when tomatoes peak: I roast vine tomatoes, onion, and a whole garlic bulb until jammy, then let the soup maker blitz with miso paste for a velvety, umami-rich bowl.

Juicy, crispy-edged smashed burger tacos topped with zesty tomato-cucumber salsa and nestled in warm tortillas. A flavor-packed twist that blends the best of burgers and tacos into one irresistible bite.

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad is one of my favorite ways to turn grilled peppers into something hearty and satisfying. They take on that deep, smoky sweetness that works beautifully in this pasta salad.

When summer courgettes are piling up in the fridge, this courgette pea soup is my go-to. It’s naturally sweet from the veg, surprisingly satisfying thanks to the peas, and ready in under 30 minutes. Bonus: the Parmesan crisps make it feel elegant, though they are so fast to make!

When you want something that feels fancy but takes under 30 minutes, this pesto and ricotta pasta is your weeknight savior. It’s creamy without cream, fresh and peppery, and gloriously green. Not to mention that I upped the amount of protein by doubling down on the ricotta!

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking to strike that balance of satisfying, fresh, and yummy. And this halloumi and sweet potato salad absolutely nails it. It’s warm, creamy, tangy, crispy and sweet all at once, but it’s hearty enough to stand on its own for lunch or dinner.

Here’s a fresh, probably the simplest take on potato salad with spring onion — packed with creamy potatoes, punchy herbs, and a good squeeze of lemon. It’s filling, but still light, and a little bit good for you too: by cooking and cooling the potatoes, …