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Flattened chicken with tomatoes, olives & capers

Eating on your own needn't mean beans on toast, as this 20-minute supper proves

Author: Good Food team

Tofu, greens & cashew stir fry

Healthy, light and quick - just what you need in an after-work meal

Author: Good Food team

Feed a crowd chunky beef chilli

The ultimate make-ahead dish, this chilli con carne can be frozen for up to 2 months - simply add more chillies to turn up the heat

Author: Katy Greenwood

Lemon sole with crab & tarragon butter sauce

This whole baked fish looks impressive on a platter for sharing, served simply with potatoes and greens

Author: Good Food team

Bean & sausage hotpot

Warm up after work with this ultimate comfort food dish, just add a buttery dollop of mash

Author: Good Food team

Poached Salmon

This recipe ran with a 1989 article about Georgette Mosbacher, a cosmetics industry executive who frequently entertained for business from her Washington,...

Author: Barbara Gamarekian

Braised Lamb Shanks

Author: Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Moroccan kofte with spicy tomato sauce

Bring out a big dish to share next time you have friends over - you can make the sauce and kofte ahead to keep it stress-free

Author: Mary Cadogan

The ultimate makeover: Salmon en croûte

Angela Nilsen makes a super healthy version of the classic pastry wrapped fish parcel without losing the wow factor

Author: Angela Nilsen

Salmon & cucumber sushi rolls

Follow our simple step-by-step guide to rolling your own, low-fat and healthy Japanese sushi

Author: Good Food team

Potatoes dauphinoise

A rich and indulgent example of French cuisine for turning spuds into something more exciting

Author: Orlando Murrin

Pork burgers with herby chips

Try these pork burgers tonight - their delicious smoky flavour sets them apart from the crowd

Author: Good Food team

Red wine poached halibut with bacon & mushrooms

An ultra-indulgent fish dish using fresh halibut, streaky bacon, wild mushrooms and a flavourful sauce made from the simmered-down poaching liquid

Author: Tom Kerridge

Cold Rice Noodles With Grilled Chicken and Peanut Sauce

Maybe cold pasta makes you think of some mediocre quasi-Italian grab-and-go deli choice in a plastic clamshell. To me, it conjures up images of delicious...

Author: David Tanis

Spicy chicken, mango & jalapeño salad

Flavour chicken breasts with coriander, chilli and lime then serve with Mexican corn chips and a fresh, crunchy salad

Author: Good Food team

Spiced slow roast pork

Spice paste adds a modern spin to classic roast pork and a cheap cut gives an impressive finish

Author: James Martin

Texas Chili

Chili tastes are highly personal, often inflexible and loaded with preconceptions - the political party of culinary offerings. "I don't disagree with anyone's...

Author: Jennifer Steinhauer

Crispy Mongolian lamb

Braise lamb breast with aromatics then grill until crisp and serve with noodles for a cheap but chic meal for two

Author: Good Food team

Meat and Potato Skillet Gratin

This hearty, wintry dish is a cross between a shepherd's pie and potato gratin. It's got a layer of browned ground beef spiked with onions, sage and spinach...

Author: Melissa Clark

Swiss chard gratin

Pickling the chard first gives it a very deep, robust flavour. Goes well with venison or a meaty fish like turbot or halibut cooked on the bone

Author: Tom Kerridge

Spicy meatballs with chilli black beans

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

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Steak salad with blue cheese vinaigrette

Give steak a superhealthy makeover with this special supper for two

Author: Good Food team

Baked polenta with spinach & goat's cheese

This Italian vegetarian recipe is smart enough for a dinner party, but has just six ingredients

Author: Good Food team

Marmalade glazed roast duck

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Author: Raymond Blanc

Creamy pesto & chicken pasta salad

If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad

Author: Good Food team

Mexican rice with chipotle pork & avocado salsa

Ditch the takeaway and rustle up this smoky, spicy pork stir-fry with black beans, coriander and avocado

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Sweet chilli dogs

Only five ingredients are needed for these low calorie, spicy hot dogs made from pork sausages and caramelised onion

Author: Good Food team

Spicy Clam Pasta With Bacon, Peas and Basil

In a pinch, canned baby clams make a very decent pasta ingredient. There is great variation between different brands of canned clams - some are not salty...

Author: David Tanis

Roasted or Grilled Whole Fish With Tomato Vinaigrette

There are a number of good reasons to roast or grill a whole fish. Fish tastes better cooked on the bone. It's just as easy as roasting meat or fowl, and...

Author: David Tanis

Chicken & broccoli potato topped pie

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Author: Lulu Grimes

Spaghetti with cherry tomato & black olive sauce

A healthy, vegetarian pasta dish with tomatoes, capers, olives and lots of basil

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Pasta with pine nuts, broccoli, sardines & fennel

A typically Sicilian flavour combination - sweet raisins, spicy olive oil, crunchy pine nuts and salty fish

Author: John Torode

Pork Tenderloin with Pear Sauce

Author: Barbara Kafka

Creamy courgette & bacon pasta

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

Author: Barney Desmazery

Spaghetti with smoky tomato & seafood sauce

Chilli, fennel seeds and smoked paprika add warmth and flavour to a rich tomato sauce, served with seafood in this quick pasta dish

Author: Cassie Best

Spiced chickpea & potato fry up

An easy one-pot that's packed with flavour and good for you, too

Author: Good Food team

Fish Tacos

Fish tacos, that great meal of the Baja Peninsula, and a taste of summer. They are simple to make, no more complicated in fact than a hamburger or a mess...

Author: Sam Sifton

Lamb shank madras

While it takes time, this hearty one-pot lamb curry is easy and you can make it two days in advance for even better flavour. Serve with naan bread and...

Author: Tom Kerridge

Roast guinea fowl with chestnut, sage & lemon stuffing

This festive game bird makes an ideal Christmas dinner for two. The portions are generous so you'll have leftovers to enjoy

Author: Sarah Cook

Creamy cod chowder stew

This fish one-pot with smoked haddock and cod may taste rich, but is actually low-fat and low-calorie - a quick and easy weeknight dinner

Author: Sarah Cook

Portuguese braised steak & onions

In Portugal this braise would be served with fried potatoes or rice, but it goes just as well with a pillow of buttery mash

Author: Barney Desmazery

Pancetta wrapped salmon

A classic supper for two, or if you've got friends over, the recipe is easily doubled

Author: Good Food team

Pork Chops With Shiitake Mushrooms

In this simple dish, thick pork chops are pan-seared, then finished in the oven. Served with a pungent grainy mustard vinaigrette and crisp-edged shiitake...

Author: Melissa Clark

Sticky hoisin pork steaks

Served with a fresh, crunchy slaw and a sweet glaze that soaks into the rice, this simple, lip-smacking pork dish for six will keep everyone happy

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Roast chicken with garlic & rosemary root veg

Get four of your five-a-day in a comforting roast chicken dinner served with Savoy cabbage. It's easy to prepare and makes an ideal weekend feast

Author: Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Moroccan spiced mince with couscous

Adding dried fruit, fresh mint and warm spices to savoury dishes is typical of North African cooking. Quorn replaces meat in this recipe

Author: Good Food team

One pan duck with Savoy cabbage

Duck breast is perfect for entertaining - it's easy to cook, readily available, yet not something you eat every day

Author: Barney Desmazery

Veggie Thai red curry

This fragrant Thai dish is sure to get your taste buds into action, and is ready in under an hour

Author: Good Food team

Family meals: Mild chicken curry

A mildly-spiced curry with a rich yogurt sauce that will appeal to adults and kids alike

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer