Enjoy a relaxed weekend feast with these delicious dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, and simply warmed up when you’re ready to serve

A moreish flavour combination of coconut, ginger and green chilli with toasty-herby za’atar. If you have leftover quinoa, try it baked in baby aubergines, whole roasted onions or even whole mild chill

TO PREP 10 mins TO COOK 40 mins SERVES 4 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g orzo ✔ 2 echalion shallots, sliced ✔ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ✔ 1 bunch of dill ✔ ¼ lemon, juice ✔ 1 tbsp dried mint ✔ 5

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes

£1.10 PER SERVE SERVES 6 Jazz up a simple jar of store-bought pasta sauce with this easy winner. YOU WILL NEED 350g conchiglie pasta or another small pasta shape 2tbsp olive oil 2 courgettes, grated 1