This hearty, creamy soup is made with chicken and mushrooms, but you can swap the meat for prawns or squash if you prefer. SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 35 mins EASY 1 tbsp vegetable or otherflavourless

SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins COOK 35 mins EASY 1 tbsp vegetable oil3 chicken thighs1 red onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp cumin1 tsp ground coriander2 tsp smoked paprika2 tbsp tomato purée300ml pas

Looking for an easy and tasty way to broaden the variety of food in your diet? Swap the usual suspects – rice, pasta and couscous – for a glorious grain

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

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■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g head of broccoli, broken intoflorets300g pasta (we used orecchiette)1 tbsp pine nuts1 large bunch of basil1 large garlic clove2 tbsp parmesan, finely grat