This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yoghurt.

This warming aubergine chilli is low fat and four of your five-a-day. Serve up this smoky spiced vegetarian supper with brown rice and all your favourite trimmings

A classic comfort food favourite, this shepherd's pie sees succulent lamb mince and veg topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potato

Our healthy vegan chilli recipe packs in plenty of vegetables and doesn’t fall short on the flavour front. Serve it with rice or in jacket potatoes for a filling supper

Spice up a salmon fillet with the classic Indian side dish, sag aloo, for an easy midweek meal that's packed with omega-3 and ideal for feeding a crowd

Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up

Not too keen on red meat? Try our chicken version of chilli con carne, with all the richness of the classic dish. It makes a great sofa supper on cold nights

Struggle to find dishes to cook that take very little time but the whole family will love? Look no further than these chicken and halloumi burgers

Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be popular with the whole family

Rustle up our easy veggie chilli. It's a great recipe for batch-cooking – you can easily double it if you have a pan big enough, and freeze the rest

This easy chickpea curry, created by reader Jon Gregg, is a vegan recipe that's three of your five-a-day. It works well as a main course or a simple side dish

Ditch the takeaway and whip up this Chinese-inspired flash-fried steak with a sweet gingery sauce and red peppers

Give your favourite meatballs a healthy makeover with this low fat, low calorie, low GI recipe with turkey mince, black beans and avocado

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

Double the amounts for this one-pot black bean chilli, then freeze the leftovers for busy days. It tastes just as great reheated as it does freshly cooked

Fresh and flavoursome, this simple seafood supper with soy, ginger and teriyaki sauce is a great go-to midweek meal for two

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Learn how to make your own sweet chilli jam with our easy recipe. This versatile condiment has a subtle spicy kick, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat

Spaghetti and meatballs are a classic family-friendly dinner. This recipe is great for batch cooking so you can save extra portions in the freezer.

This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables

Crisp-fried turkey mince in a chilli, soy and garlic sauce atop udon noodles makes for a savoury 20-minute meal that's low in fat but big on flavour

Crave spice after the traditional Christmas lunch? Want to turn your leftover turkey into a whole new dish? This tasty turkey tikka masala is for you

Use your air fryer to whip up crispy chilli beef for dinner. It takes just 30 minutes to make – perfect for a crowdpleasing midweek meal

Saag aloo is a classic Indian-style side dish featuring potatoes fried in spices and spinach. Rustle up this fragrant vegetarian recipe in just 25 minutes.

This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes

Spruce up brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that’s healthy too