From weekly shops to smart shortcuts, food writer Laura Goodman explores how rising costs and busy lives are reshaping our family meals

Nutrition can’t solve every issue but food is so much more than just energy. It’s nutrients: it affects our mood, sleep, digestion, stress levels, inflammation, cardiovascular health and countless oth

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

This recipe is perfect for using up slightly wilted bags of leaves and salad that may be lurking in the fridge. SERVES 2 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 20 MINS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced400g baby po

In this meal plan you’ll find five easy, delicious, budget-friendly dinners to keep you and your family going all week long. Each recipe is packed full of flavour and is incredibly simple to make, eve

■ 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