Cheesy bean and leek gratin

Low-maintenance plates packed with punchy flavours? We’ve sorted your midweek eating schedule with these five easy-to-pull-together summer suppers

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...

Summery beans & herby green aïoli Dried beans are very cost-effective, and ideal for simmering in a big batch. Use a good-quality olive oil when making this dish, as it imparts a lot of flavour. MAKES

This BBQ side classic is made even tastier with the addition of seasonal asparagus, peas and peppery watercress or rocket. A scattering of lighter Greek salad cheese finishes your dish off with salty

■ 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

Freshen up mealtimes with our filling, but lighter mains