Storecupboard staples

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 6 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins FOR THE MACARONI 300g wholewheat or gluten-free macaroni FOR THE PUMPKIN CHEESE SAUCE 300g pumpkin purée or freshly cooked pu

By National Rice Week 2025 (riceassociation.org.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins 300g basmati rice2 medium aubergines, sliced in halflengthwise and scored2 tbsp white miso paste1 tbsp maple

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

TASTY THAI By Arnold Myint and Kat Thompson Serves 6 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 30 mins 30g shredded coconut4 litres neutral oil, such as sunflower, for frying2 tbsp vegan red curry paste2 tbsp chopped pre

The humble tinned tomato always brings its A-game to the kitchen, whether you’re knocking up an easy sofa supper or making meatballs worth a marriage proposal

3 tbsp vegetable oil100g onions, finely chopped2 x 400g tins of chickpeas, drained and rinsed115g potato, peeled and roughly chopped½ tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 heaped tsp coarsely crushed fennel see