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Jamie says: "It’s hard to beat a warming bowl of gnocchi, particularly when it riffs off the flavours of a carbonara, complete with a deliciously crunchy bacon crumb. Whip up this one for loved ones on Valentine’s Day and you’re sure to win their hearts!"
Packed with nutritious lentils and Vitamin C-rich carrots, this vegan version of spaghetti bolognese is on the table in just over half an hour
A great midweek meal to have up your sleeve, salmon is given an extra kick with a lime and sweet chilli marinade before joining tender stir fried veggies in this quick and healthy dish. Make sure you keep the veg crispy and serve with brown rice.
Jamie says: "For a cool twist on your stir-fry, I’m heroing wholegrain microwave rice and shop-bought kimchi. Kimchi fried rice is usually made with leftover cooked rice, but I’ve used a wholegrain rice pouch as a convenient shortcut and an easy way to add more fibre into your meals. Crunchy veg and a crispy fried egg complete this healthy dinner."
Jamie says: "This gorgeous one-pot is a celebration of spring. Inspired by the Italian dish ‘vignole’, I’m putting seasonal veg front and centre in this special centrepiece. New potatoes, asparagus and leeks are elevated with a twist of lemon and a grating of Parmesan, and served with crusty bread for dunking."
Jamie says: "I’m taking pasta in a new direction using orzo and juicy cherry tomatoes. These little guys may be small in size, but they’re big on flavour and a great source of vitamin C. This easy dinner is a one-pan wonder that’s ready in 30 mins – what’s not to love?"
Jamie says: "This one-tray chicken recipe is proper springtime eating, heroing the best of the season’s produce. It’s easy to chuck together and enjoy outside, if the weather’s looking good."
Jamie says: "Whether you’re prepping for barbecues, picnics or just dinner in the garden, this budget-friendly meal ticks all the boxes. Cooking green beans in this way makes them wonderfully smoky and tender. Served on a bed of creamy, garlicky whipped feta with toasted pitta for dunking, this is summer on a plate."
Jamie says: "I’m celebrating the nostalgic flavours of a Niçoise salad with these juicy tuna burgers, perfect for summer and just in time for National Burger Day! Heroing storecupboard favourites and summer veg, they’re a joy to make and eat."
Jamie says: "Beans on toast just got a summer makeover with my elevated take on a lunchtime staple. Using creamy butter beans, fresh spinach, shop-bought pesto and a squeeze of fresh lemon is a quick and clever way to turn something humble into a memorable meal."
Jamie says: "Fantastic for picnics and parties, and of course for serving alongside curries, these fragrant nibbles made with humble ingredients are incredibly simple to make, and are a guaranteed winner if you’re feeding a crowd. They’re easy to make gluten-free or vegan, too – simply swap in gram flour or vegan yogurt."
Try a spoonful of nature's nectar in loads of delicious dishes, from sweet to savoury.
A quick and easy way to get in your pizza fix, this rosemary, olive and pesto pizza recipe takes just 40 minutes from start to finish. The homemade pizza base fares especially well under its coating of wafer-thin Parmesan slices and brackish green olives.
Transform chicken fillets into delicious zesty and herby escalopes. Marinated in garlic, lemon, thyme and parsley, then fried, these golden fillets are cooked with the marinate and are served with the flavoursome pan juices.
This sweet and fruity pork fillet recipe packs a chilli punch. Light and refreshing, it is a terrific way to take advantage of fresh autumn greens.
Looking for a quick and simple family supper? This fluffy, herby couscous with succulent chicken and broccoli is ready to feed those hungry mouths in no time. Garlic, chilli and fresh parsley give this healthy dish a gorgeous aromatic kick.
Enjoy all the flavours of a Texan barbecue with this slow-cooker shredded beef.
These juicy low fat lamb kebabs with fruity couscous make a great al fresco summer dinner or weekend fakeaway.
Sea bream is a delicate fish that needs to be treated as such, an easy and impressive dinner.
This is a really lovely veggie burger recipe, that's also healthy and easy to make.
Give your salmon a crispy crust using cumin, chilli and ginger - a great midweek meal.
Warm up a cold winter's day with this delicious beef and red wine casserole. Wintery root veg such as swede and carrots, and aromatic rosemary and thyme meld together beautifully after several hours in the slow cooker.
Jambalaya is a Creole rice dish packed with flavour, spice and all things nice. For this vegetarian edition, fennel, cherry tomatoes and red peppers are roasted in the oven then combined with tasty fried rice: a one-pot dish with a West Indian twist.
This healthy one-pot rice dish is great for using up your store cupboard stocks and is vegan friendly. Spicy and warming, with chunky cauliflower and filling lentils, this is a winter dish that's full of flavour.
Try serving firm, flaky cod with this rich tomato and olive sauce, for that perfect midweek meal.
Poultry and white wine are a match made in culinary heaven. Here chicken breasts are gently poached, then the is liquor used to make a creamy mushroom white wine sauce. Serve with new potatoes and delicious tenderstem broccoli.
Homemade tandoori-spiced meatballs with a minty raita dip ready in 30 minutes? Yes please! If you serve them with cocktail sticks they make a great party starter for your guests to share.
This simple but impressive pasta dish combines caramelised onions and butternut squash with crispy almonds and sweet balsamic vinegar. The bright colours swirled through tagliatelle mean it's a bit of a looker, making it a great dinner party recipe.
Chimichurri is a piquant South American sauce that complements steak perfectly – there’s something about fresh herbs blended with garlic and vinegar that makes it a winning combination. Coupled with paprika wedges, it’s a great dinner to share with friends.
Chicken is a low-fat protein source, while couscous is a healthy source of carbs
Just five ingredients make up this zingy, satisfying Asian fish supper: salmon, chilli, ginger, lemon and soy sauce. The fish cooks in parcels in just 15 minutes so make sure you give your rice a head start if serving alongside.
Looking for a warming winter supper? This simple yet hearty turkey casserole with wine, herbs, and vegetables is a real treat. Serve spooned over mashed potato alongside steamed or wilted spring greens.
This creamy tomato pasta recipe is an easy weeknight dinner, that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Kids will love the creamy tomato sauce.