Food for thought

From weekly shops to smart shortcuts, food writer Laura Goodman explores how rising costs and busy lives are reshaping our family meals

Easy recipes to make ahead and freeze for hearty dinners in a flash

Pop these delicious meals in the middle of the table so everyone can serve themselves. What’s not to love?

Recreate your favourite takeaway at home

Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 1tbsp vegetable oil◆ 1 red or brown onion, sliced◆ 500g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks◆ 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped◆ 2tbsp Tikka Masala curry paste◆ 400

YOU WILL NEED For the spice paste ✔ 3 tbsp harissa paste ✔ 2 tsp ground coriander ✔ 2 tsp ground cumin ✔ 4 garlic cloves, crushed ✔ 1 lemon, zested, ½ juiced ✔ 5g fresh mint leaves, chopped ✔ 10g fres