Cosy low-cal dinners

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about125g each)1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and g

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

Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 1tbsp vegetable oil◆ 1 red or brown onion, sliced◆ 500g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks◆ 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped◆ 2tbsp Tikka Masala curry paste◆ 400

Fry 1 sliced garlic clove for a few seconds in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 500g courgettes, quartered and chopped, and cook until starting to soften. Stir in 200g frozen peas, a 400g can drained cannellini

Whip up a big batch of this low-effort winner. It freezes well, and can be served in a bunch of different ways. SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 45 MINS ✱ 1tbsp oil ✱2 red onions, chopped ✱1 fat garlic clov

She’s gained a huge social media following showing people how to create five family meals for just £25. Here, Ashleigh Mogford, aka @cardiff.mum, shares her tasty, quick and cheap meals