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SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 25 mins EASY V 50ml low-salt soy sauce½ tbsp sesame oil2 tsp agave syrup½-1 tsp chilli flakes1 tsp cornflour280g firm tofu, cut into cubes1½ tbsp vegetable oil2 carrots, thi

All these recipes can be easily doubled and frozen to save you time and money – it’s the ultimate kitchen hack

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

This hearty, creamy soup is made with chicken and mushrooms, but you can swap the meat for prawns or squash if you prefer. SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 35 mins EASY 1 tbsp vegetable or otherflavourless

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g head of broccoli, broken intoflorets300g pasta (we used orecchiette)1 tbsp pine nuts1 large bunch of basil1 large garlic clove2 tbsp parmesan, finely grat