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Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

By National Rice Week 2025 (riceassociation.org.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins 300g basmati rice2 medium aubergines, sliced in halflengthwise and scored2 tbsp white miso paste1 tbsp maple

■ Serves 1 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ No cook Put 2 tsp açaí powder, a handful of frozen berries, ½ ripe chopped banana and a handful of ice cubes in a blender with 100ml water, and blitz until smooth. Pour into

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 6 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins FOR THE MACARONI 300g wholewheat or gluten-free macaroni FOR THE PUMPKIN CHEESE SAUCE 300g pumpkin purée or freshly cooked pu

Delicious, nourishing soups for chilly days