Take five!

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

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...

■ 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

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

This zingy sauce doubles up as a marinade and a dressing. It’s a staple of Brazilian barbecue, and goes well with any grilled meat. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING COOK 25-30 MINS ✱ 550g piece

Serves 4Prep time 15 minCook time 30 min Every Mediterranean country has its own recipes for using up stale bread – in Spain migas reigns supreme. A pile of chunky breadcrumbs fried in plenty of oil w