Thrifty dinners

SERVES 4 This sweet and spicy fakeaway makes a satisfying Friday-night choice. YOU WILL NEED 1kg jointed chicken wings½ red chilli2 thumb-sized chunks ginger, 1 grated(reserving ½tsp for the cucumber)

Enjoy this delicious selection of dinners for the warmer weather

■ 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

SERVES 4 Ingredients Oil, for frying600g bag of mixed stir-fry vegetables1 tbsp cornflour4 tbsp light soy sauce1 tbsp tomato ketchup70ml oyster sauce500g beef mince300g straight to wok noodles Salt an

Low-maintenance plates packed with punchy flavours? We’ve sorted your midweek eating schedule with these five easy-to-pull-together summer suppers

SERVES 6 Top these diner-style patties with anything you fancy – they’re great for picky eaters. YOU WILL NEED 300g frozen French fries 3tbsp olive oil 2tbsp chip seasoning (we used Old Bay) 500g good