Clever cooking a taste of the sea

These make a nice canapé – simply serve with cocktail sticks. Equally, they make a great dinner with some rice noodles and crunchy veg. SERVES 4 (MAKES 20 MEATBALLS) | PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS | EASY

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

By Francesca Bonadonna from Plantifully Based (plantifullybasedblog.com) Serves 4-6 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 45 mins FOR THE SOUP 3 leeks 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp vegan butter 720ml low-sodiu

The chef behind The Little Viet Kitchen shares dishes that capture the essence of Vietnamese home cooking

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

By Charlie Tomlinson from Wild Root (wildroot.kitchen) Serves 2 | Prep 40 mins | Cook 30-40 mins FOR THE ALMOND CRUST TOFU 1 block of extra-firm tofu 2 tbsp chickpea flour 1 tbsp water 1 tsp tamari 10