Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard and add the extras you need like meat and fish.
Beef stroganoff
Total Time: 45 mins | Serves 4
Make a classic beef stroganoff with steak and mushrooms for a tasty midweek meal. Garnish with parsley and serve with pappardelle pasta or rice.
Recipe source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Chicken enchiladas
Total Time: 1hour | Serves 4
These chicken and bean enchiladas are packed with protein and flavour, and make an easy one-pan party dish. There are plenty of crispy-edged tortillas and soft centres smothered in smoky tomato sauce and cheese. Load them up with even more toppings.
Recipe source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Spinach, mushroom, feta and tomato frittata
Total Time: 35 mins | Serves 4-6
What to cook when you have a lot of leftover vegetables in your fridge? One idea is to make a frittata and in particular, a spinach, mushroom, feta and tomato frittata. It’s that perfect brunch or lunch recipe that is fast, delicious and easy on the budget.
Recipe Source: Savoury and Savvy. Find the recipe here
Warm red pepper hummus with coriander chicken breasts
Total Time: 40 mins | Serves 4
Want an easy midweek dinner that’s high in protein? Try this pan-fried coriander chicken recipe with vibrant, homemade red pepper hummus
Recipe Source: Olive, Find the recipe here
Sheet pan salmon, broccoli and potatoes
Total Time: 30 mins | Serves 4
Need an easy and healthy recipe for dinner? This sheet pan salmon with broccoli and potatoes is super tasty, and it’s ready to serve in 30 minutes!
Recipe Source: Laura Fuentes. Find the recipe here
Thai fishcakes served with Thai cucumber salad
Total Time: 18 mins | Serves 3
Hot, spicy and wonderfully moreish – these easy Thai fishcakes can be made with any inexpensive white fish.
Recipe Source: BBC. Find the recipe here
Grilled nectarines with honey banana soft serve
Total Time: 10 mins | Serves 4
This recipe is ideal for a guilt-free treat on a warm day. One serving of this recipe provides you with three servings of fruit – not too shabby!
Recipe Source: Food loves fitness, Find the recipe here