Beef

A retro favourite, with extra veg added. Serve with spring greens or Savoy cabbage, or with baked beans if you’re extra hungry

This protein-packed noodle salad is as delicious as it is vibrant. Cashew butter adds a creamy richness to the soy dressing, while toasted nuts add crunch

Succotash is a North American side dish made with corn – we’ve added sweet potato to make it more filling. It’s also good alongside grilled chicken or fish

This speedy noodle dish uses a homemade stir-fry sauce that can be shaken up in a jar in seconds. You can also use it for all kinds of other Chinese-style dishes

Sweet and slightly spicy piquanté peppers are a great storecupboard item for adding a flavour-punch to midweek meals; used here in a quick sauce for steak

'This is a classic Mauritian gajak (snack) eaten with a fresh crusty baguette. It’s essentially a stir-fry and is a Sino (Chinese) Mauritian-inspired dish – you’ll always see a version of this for special occasions, and it is perfect for Eid al-Fitr,' says chef Shelina Permalloo

Sweet and smoky chipotle pairs nicely with grilled corn salad in this speedy midweek meal

These chipotle beef burrito rolls are full of Mexican flavours and are simple enough to make on a weeknight

Put the takeaway menu down! This speedy stir fry makes for a sizzling Friday night dinner