Lemon garlic spaghetti
Toss hot spaghetti with olive oil, a little pasta water, lemon zest and slow-cooked garlic. Finish with parsley and plenty of black pepper.
Red lentil soup
Onion, carrot and cumin softened in butter, then red lentils and stock. Blend half for body, squeeze in lemon right before serving.
Sheet-pan chicken and potatoes
Thighs, baby potatoes, paprika and thyme on one tray. High heat, no fuss, crisp skin every time.
Cucumber yogurt salad
Grated cucumber, thick yogurt, dried mint and a pinch of salt. Serve cold next to anything grilled.
Banana oat muffins
Ripe bananas, rolled oats and a spoon of honey. Use up the fruit bowl and freeze half for the week.
One-pot rice and beans
Toast the rice in oil, add stock, beans and a bay leaf, cover and leave it alone. Fluffy every time.