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We were supposed to have roast beef recently, but when the day came around I didn't really feel like cooking, so we had a much simpler meal. That, though, left us with a joint of beef that needed using during the week I decided to slow cook it. I did

Every now and then, in winter, you plan a roast dinner only to have an unexpectedly sunny day - on those days, I quite like to cook the joint on the barbecue instead. When cooking a large joint of meat on the barbecue, the aim is to try and avoid dir

The Coronation Quiche recipe was created for the coronation of King Charles It's a light quiche with flavours of Spinach, broad beans and tarragon. This recipe amends the original to make it a little more convenient to make, using ingredients that ar

There really isn't much that beats a good baked potato, especially if it's covered in cheese and coleslaw. Given that air-fryers are more energy efficient than ovens, with current energy prices there's a strong argument for baking spuds in an air-fry

An easy pulled pork recipe - it's low on fat/carbs and high in protein so fits anyone on a Paleo type diet. Diet or not, it's tasty and low effort.

This recipe makes 4 breakfast burritos - whether that's serving 4 people or 1 is up to you. For efficiency, the bacon and sausages are done in the oven (it's being warmed to do the tomatoes anyway), but obviously you could pan fry them instead. One t

Quick and easy to make, this chicken stir-fry gets a Chinese style kick from the five-spice Can be served on it's own or with noodles

Pork chops cut into strips, given a cider'y tang and served with a selection of veg. Works surprisingly well alongside potato dauphinoise

I've a recipe elsewhere on this site for something more like a Philly Cheese-Steak, but this is a lot quicker and easier to make, giving a very different sandwich You can add red onions and even chopped tomato for simple variations

We've been trying to reduce our meat consumption a bit, and Halloumi's a good way to do that, rather than a 3 quid tub of chicken you need a 1 quid block of cheese This makes a quick and lazy halloumi and veg korma - the Co-op does a good sti

A nice simple mediterranean style dish. Quick, cheap and easy to prepare, if you really need veg then lardons can be mixed in with the veg before cooking Goes well when served with bread and oil as a side.

We love fajitas, but normally I've made them with chicken, using a pack. This recipe, though, is less hassle than using something like an Old El Paso kit - the prep is about the same, but then you just shove it in the oven and go do something else fo

OK, the name is a travesty, but it means I can easily find the recipe again. There's no Lasagne pasta in there. This is a variation of Mary Berry's Mexican Tortilla Bake recipe - essentially making it easier/lazier to make and boosting some ingredien

The local CO-OP sometimes has steak reduced - not necessarily brilliant cuts, but certainly good enough. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I love Peppercorn Sauce so serve up with the food absolutely drowning in it - you can of course use a little less if

I love the delicate flavours in Thai food, but I really don't like seafood, so I tend to struggle with things like Thai Green Curry - the fish oil in the sauce can leave me feeling quite quesy. However, this recipe strikes a good balance and hasn't c

A quick and simple chicken noodle soup. You can also adjust flavours by serving with thinly sliced ginger, garlic, coriander etc, or by serving alongside some halved boiled eggs.

An easy Mexican derived meal, using bacon and eggs for the filling. Can be cooked for breakfast, or served as part of a larger meal

This is based on a recipe from BBC Good Food. I've amended some of the ingredients, partly for convenience - I've also amended some of the cooking times as I prefer to let the bread pull up some of the juices rather than simmering them all off before

A fairly simple pasta meal that's a bit different to the usual sauces. Additional mustard can be added for more of a "burn", but the mixture of fennel and lemon works quite well if you don't overpower it.

I struggle with many Thai curries because they tend to have fish oil added, and I can't stand even the slightest hint of seafood. This simple recipe gives a fragrant, Thai-Style curry without that problem (though you can add it if you miss it) If you

A simple tasty one-pan meal. Croutons or bacon strips can be added if meat is wanted, but as a meal it works fine without.

A simple mediterranean style traybake, gives tasty roasted vegetables in a sticky balsamic and honey glaze

Nothing goes together quite like Chilli and cheese, but there are so many different presentations that can be had at the same time. Tacos are quick and easy, and make a change from rolling your own burritos. You can go all out and make the chilli fro

More filling than they sound, these make a quick/easy dinner or snack. You can treat like a fish burger and garnish with mayo and salad, or more like a sandwich and top with other bits

Thanks to the Fresh Prince, everyone's heard of a Philly Cheese-Steak, but you can't get those outside of Philadelphia, so this recipe doesn't claim to be one. What it is, is a tasty steak, onion and cheese sauce sandwich. There are multiple variatio

A simple, easy to make meal for a bit of fun - building your own mini-pizzas (and letting the kids do theirs) The basic set of ingredients is quite simple, but you can adjust to add/remove anything that suits you - just make sure it's pre-cooked as t

A simple chicken casserole, very much build and forget. Slow cooking leads to most meat that just falls apart

A quick, simple meal made famous by The Big Bang Theory - Spaghetti with little pieces of hotdog cut up in it Can be served on it's own or with garlic bread

This pot-roast pork loin comes out moist and succulent. It's not quite a replacement for a proper oven roast, but is a good meal in it's own right, and with much less effort going into timings. The joint is cooked in the oven for the last 40 minutes

This recipe gives some delicious moist chicken thighs, balanced by some soft and slightly tart plum pieces. If you add potatoes it can be served as a meal in it's own right, if not then serving with roast potatoes and parsnips works really well.