For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli - a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal

Perfect for using up stray bits and pieces from the fridge, this pork and bean stew is rich, warming and cheap to prepare

Cheap and cheerful red lentils are jazzed up with coconut milk and plenty of spices in this quick and warming soup recipe

Pasta, pronto! Jack Monroe's easiest ever macaroni and cheese makes a delicious solo supper or packed lunch – just pop it in the microwave at work

Forget microwave mug cakes - if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot

Make this showstopping pie with bacon, sausages, stuffing, turkey and chicken wrapped in puff pastry – perfect when you have leftovers and need to feed a crowd

Whip up Jack Monroe's healthy vegetarian dish for one in under 10 minutes – a low-calorie option for breakfast, lunch or dinner

This perfect pasta dish for one can be whipped up in just 25 minutes using only a microwave - ideal for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner

Quick and easy, this spicy supper for two is perfect for using up the vegetables you have in your fridge, plus it can be cooked in one pot in the microwave

Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast - turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes

This lovely crumbly bake won the under-11s category of our 20th birthday cake competition

This fragrant rice dish with chicken, prawns and shredded omelette is the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers.

This is a great recipe to get the kids in the kitchen - they'll enjoy the results too

Salted butter balances the sweetness of the caramel and dried fruit in this indulgent traybake made from rolled oats

A fail-safe sponge that's easier than it looks - almonds and yoghurt keep it moist while its fruity decoration is suitably patriotic

Enjoy these flavour-packed chicken chimichangas with Monterey Jack cheese, chilli, chipotle and refried beans. You can bake or deep-fry them

These tasty treats will keep you in the kitchen for just five minutes

Try an oat bar with a difference - our version is flavoured with coconut and has a soft and spicy ginger topping

These sweet and sticky treats are best made a day in advance - perfect if you need to get ahead for a bake sale

A spice paste with nuts, ginger, turmeric and chillies. Whip it up in 15 minutes, keep in the fridge and bring it out to brighten up curries

Raid your storecupboard and try out this fresh idea for canned beans with fajita spices - top with tortillas and cheese

This wild cabbage with a mild garlic flavour can be used in place of spinach and makes a great salsa verde to go with meat

Lovely for a lunchbox treat, these flapjacks have plenty of slow-burning carbs to keep you going through the afternoon