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Roast chicken dinner for one

A hearty roast chicken dinner for one with a simple gravy and lots of veg. Batch cooking a pack of chicken thighs is the most cost effective way to make this recipe and the leftover chicken can be used later in the week

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Perfect roast potatoes

Fluffy inside, crunchy outside, these roast potatoes are a perfect sidekick to any roast dinner. (They're even better the next day,

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chicken pasta bake

This comforting chicken and broccoli pasta bake is a good choice for a healthy dinner. For people following a diet of 1200–1500 calories a day, this is a filling dinner choice.

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Stovies

This traditional Scottish stovies recipe uses up roast dinner leftovers for some truly spectacular comfort food.

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Arroz verde

Bring the flavours of the sea and the holiday vibes to your table with this arroz verde recipe inspired by Rick Stein's trip to Cadiz. It's packed with shellfish and garlic - perfect for an early autumn dinner party as the clams come back in season.

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Vegan chickpea curry

Vegan, healthy and cheap: this tasty chickpea curry is perfect for a weekday dinner.

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Steak pasty

Try the Hairy Biker's recipe for a classic steak pasty these are great to make ahead for a party or picnic.

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Palak paneer

This quick, easy recipe for puréed spinach, golden cubes of paneer and plenty of spices will become a veggie dinner staple.

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Ultimate potato rosti

Poppy O’Toole shares how to make the ultimate potato rosti at home, using clarified butter for perfectly crisp and golden edges.

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Steak frites

Rare rib-eye, buttered garlic frites and a velvety bone marrow sauce – impress this weekend with Matt Tebbutt’s French steak dinner.

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Summer rolls

These Vietnamese-style summer rolls are full of flavour and served with two delicious dipping sauces. Rice paper wrappers are a wonderful thing to have in the cupboard – they can take a fridge-raid dinner to another level, and they’re naturally gluten-free.

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The Ulster fry

The Ulster fry-up from Northern Ireland will make everything all right again. Along with all the carbs you ever need in potato pancakes and soda bread, there's fried eggs, bacon, sausages and black pudding.

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Char siu pork

Char siu pork is traditionally cooked on a barbecue, but oven instructions are also provided here for convenience. It's packed with flavour and beautifully tender, which makes it perfect to serve in bao buns or simply with rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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Falafel wraps

These tasty veggie wraps can be easily adapted for vegans by swapping the plain yoghurt for a dairy-free alternative. Packed with crunchy veg, they are a healthy choice for lunch or a light dinner.

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Mushroom Pasta

This mushroom pasta recipe is simple and delicious! Meaty mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan cheese pack it with savory, umami flavor. For the best results, use a mix of different kinds of mushrooms here. See the blog post above for suggestions!

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Easy Pesto Pasta

This quick and easy pesto pasta is a delicious vegetarian weeknight dinner! I like to add a handful of arugula, but feel free to skip it or use your favorite soft greens in its place.