Stir it up!

Up your dinner game with these delicious dishes that all take less than half an hour

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

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

Ingredients (Serves 2 as starter, 1 as main) 120 g cooked fresh or hot smoked salmon1 tsp Thai fish sauce80 g cooked plain mashed potato1 sheet dried nori seaweed½ tbs fresh chives½ tsp sesame oilSalt

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

Weather too grim to go out? Put the brolly down and rustle up our recipes using freezer and storecupboard standbys instead