Mary’s easy crowd pleasers

Cosy up with an old favourite

Ingredients (Serves 4) 125 g sweet potatoes1 small parsnip1 small onionSmall chicken breast filletSalt and black pepper1-2 tsp olive oil35 g baby spinach15 g rocket1 tomato1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp balsam

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

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

It’s what everyone’s been waiting for… sensational roasts and vegetarian showstoppers arriving at the table with a flourish

■ 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