A week of easy and inspiring midweek meals

With only five ingredients, this trusty, shortcut veggie dinner is high on flavour but low on effort. Roasted cauliflower has an addictively bitter flavour, especially when tossed in plenty of sweet and sour sauce. Served with our heat-to-eat egg-fried rice, it’s a cracking way to kick-start the week.

Even if Taco Tuesday wasn’t a thing, we’d still be recommending these soft-shelled tacos. Stuffed with crispy cod, tumbled with a zesty orange salsa, plenty of avocado and a zingy chipotle mayonnaise, they make a satisfyingly speedy 20-minute dinner.

This is a ‘set it and forget it’ kind of dinner. Pop your slow cooker on and return four hours later to a perfumed kitchen and deliciously soft lentils. We’ve finished this easy dal with a fragrant tarka to bring something extra-special to your weeknight dinner.

The weekend is nearly here, and inspiration has run dry. Cue this 10-minute stir-fry. Packed full of veggies, it’s a healthy, hearty meal to get you through to Friday. Pick up the noodles, veg and sauce as part of our serves-four Family Stir Fry Dine in Deal for just £6.

Finally, it’s Friday and we’ve saved the best for last. This low-effort, high-reward dinner is just what you need after a busy week. We’ve done all the work for you by slow cooking our British Chicken Shawarma for maximum flavour and succulence, so all you need to do is pop it in the oven. Piled into flatbreads with our chunky chips and a zingy salad, it’s a delicious way to welcome the weekend.