Healthier than your average chocolate cake, this rich and dark bake is lighter on the calorie count

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Perfect the art of roasted, fluffy spuds with crisp skin, served with soured cream - a healthy winter warmer

Forget soggy sandwiches for lunch and try these easy falafels, served with delicious cauliflower tabbouleh, tahini sauce and charred spring onions

Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal

Grate potatoes into a hash brown-style patty and cook in the oven for a convenient and tasty side dish

Minimise your washing-up with this delicious one-pan chicken pie with spinach and herbs and topped with crispy filo pastry. It's ideal for busy weeknights

This dish can be assembled ready for baking a good few hours ahead - and it's all cooked in one pan

Casseroles aren't just for winter – this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto

Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy

This self-saucing one-pot is like a roast dinner without the fuss. Plus it's rich in iron, fibre and folate

Add a springtime twist to this Sunday roast with radishes and whole spring onions, and a creamy sauce made using mascarpone, tarragon and lemon

No need to choose between tangy tomato or creamy cheese sauce – this easy bake, with turkey mince and mascarpone, has the best of both

Celebrate Easter with this spring chicken pot pie. It's kinder on your wallet than the traditional roast lamb, and equally enjoyable

Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish

The aromas released while cooking this dish will have everyone licking their lips in anticipation

This savoury make-ahead tart has a delicious crumbly base – no one will realise it's shop-bought pastry! Fill with goat's cheese and beautiful spring veg including asparagus and fresh peas

Dish up an easy, delicious chicken dinner that's full of spring flavours. The parmesan coating gives a satisfying crunch, and the meat inside stays tender

Cut the cost of a chicken dinner with thighs and be rewarded by juicy meat and crispy skin in this dish with asparagus, courgettes, peas and feta

Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake - the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken

Take a fresh look at broccoli with this creamy pasta bake

Make this easy baked chicken arrabbiata with tomatoes, peppers and spinach for a simple midweek meal, then freeze any leftovers. Serve with pasta

Combine two favourites – bolognese and stuffed pasta shells – to make the ultimate pasta bake. Serve bubbling from the oven for true comfort food

A comforting veggie main packed with rich Italian flavours

A great way to get kids to eat spinach, this comforting sausage supper dish is also perfect for a hungry crowd

Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day

Choose your favourite filling for this easy sponge cake – we've opted for lemon curd and whipped cream, but you could have jam. Perfect for afternoon tea.

Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn

Serve this budget-friendly baked gnocchi with tomatoes, mozzarella, capers and olives for a delicious midweek family meal when you're short on time

Combine red peppers, tomato, orzo and olives in a casserole dish to make this easy vegetarian one pot. The bubbling mozzarella topping is particularly special