Relax and unwind something for the weekendrecipes

Prepare: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Serves: 2 60g cashews1 courgette200g rigatoni or penne pasta1 avocadoHandful basil1 tbsp nutritional yeast3 garlic cloves 1 lemon100g sun-dried tomatoes in oilHand

Freshen up mealtimes with our filling, but lighter mains

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...

By David and Stephen Flynn from The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 10-12 mins FOR THE DOUGH 250g self-raising flour A small pinch of salt 125ml water FOR THE BASE 4 tbsp v

Make the most of asparagus while it’s at its best

■ 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