Cheesesteak sandwich with grilled onions

You won’t be tempted by a kebab once you’ve tried this perfect post-pub cheesesteak sandwich. Add mustard or chilli sauce if you need to clear your head.

Falafel

You can make these easy falafels in minutes for a delicious quick dinner. Top with chilli sauce, yoghurt, pickles or hummus to customise. It’s a simplified falafel recipe for those on a budget with limited kit – it’s so much cheaper than buying ready-made. See also our easy chickpea stew recipe and easy hummus recipe for more ways to zhuzh up that tin!

Easy pasta salad

This easy pasta salad is packed with Mediterranean flavours. Perfect for lunch or as a barbecue side dish as it keeps really well, so it’s ideal to make ahead and keep in the fridge. To make it vegan, omit the feta. Each serving provides 567 kcal, 22g protein, 70g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 20g fat (of which 9g saturates), 7g fibre and 2.5g salt.

Easy gyoza soup

This is a go-to quick and easy lunch that is ready in minutes. You can use any gyoza you like – both meat and veggie options work well.

Bean and cheese toasties

Spicy, cheesy and full of flavour – these bean toasties are packed with fibre and protein to keep you fuller for longer.

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