Meals for two

This recipe has a crumb to go nuts for! The iron-rich kale works just as well with whatever nuts you have in the storecupboard – try walnuts, pine nuts or pistachios.

If you’re doing Meat Free Monday, this is the perfect plant-based supper

Take inspiration from East Asia and add noodles to an omelette for a more substantial meal – they’ll go deliciously crispy at the edges

With minimal prep and cooking time this dish can easily be doubled up for unexpected guests. Serve it with some brown rice or crusty bread and a fresh green salad

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

Chewy pearl barley makes this grain bowl pleasingly rustic, with earthy mushrooms, crunchy walnuts and a sweet punchy dressing. If you want to add some protein, goat’s cheese works well

We always love a new pasta dish for our midweek repertoire. This is a delicious and surprisingly low-cal option

Crispy tofu adds protein and bite to a warming broth with noodles and greens

If you’ve got time to get ahead, marinate the cauliflower florets in the spiced yogurt mixture for a few hours, before coating and cooking to crunchy perfection