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SERVES 6 Top these diner-style patties with anything you fancy – they’re great for picky eaters. YOU WILL NEED 300g frozen French fries 3tbsp olive oil 2tbsp chip seasoning (we used Old Bay) 500g good

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

SERVES 4 This sweet and spicy fakeaway makes a satisfying Friday-night choice. YOU WILL NEED 1kg jointed chicken wings½ red chilli2 thumb-sized chunks ginger, 1 grated(reserving ½tsp for the cucumber)

If you’re hosting this summer, ditch the plates and serve some knockout handheld food instead. These little pockets of flavour are all really easy to prepare and eminently shareable

Your body will love these tasty dishes from nutritionist Emily English