A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

Don't call the local takeaway – impress friends and family by cooking this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry. It's easy and quick to make

Mary Cadogan's aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter's evening - it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

A smooth and and spicy chicken soup with a vibrant colour that's packed full of Asian aromatics

Make this warming, creamy soup with chicken and mushrooms – or swap the meat for prawns or squash, if you prefer

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy chicken korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money

This takeaway favourite is freezer-friendly and quick to reheat, giving you the chance to get ahead and save money.

Win someone over with this creamy chicken casserole. It's a great family meal served with mash, or new potatoes, and green beans

Enjoy this filling vegetarian soup with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat, and delivers three of your five-a-day

An ideal recipe for getting your Thai tastebuds into practice

Make this comforting and creamy cauliflower soup for lunch or a light supper. It's perfect topped with parsley and served with crusty bread

Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce

Learn how to make an authentic-tasting Thai chicken curry with this easy step-by-step recipe

Cook up a batch of fresh, low-calorie celery soup for a healthy and filling veggie lunch or supper. Serve with chunks of crusty bread

Use up leftover chicken in this rustic soup with garlic yogurt. Best served with cheese scones

Make the most of autumn's harvest with this warming, seasonal soup

Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting, it's perfect for cold weather cooking

Use up leftover roast or ready-cooked chicken in this healthy and warming soup, spiced with cumin and chilli

Cook our easy, healthy chicken curry in under an hour. Serve this replica of your favourite takeaway dish with fluffy rice for a wholesome family meal

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

Try a basic vegetable soup recipe that can be adapted for whatever veg you've got in the fridge. Serve with creme fraiche and fresh herbs

Instead of calling the Indian takeaway, make your own easy chicken jalfrezi. Our healthy curry recipe also has two of your 5-a-day and a good dose of vitamin C

Whip up this classic Italian vegetable soup with a rich tomato base and pasta. It's low in calories and packed with fibre and vitamin C

This flavoursome, low-fat chicken casserole is easy to make and freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze for speedy midweek meals?

A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Come in from the cold to a comforting bowl of autumnal squash soup. Adding a hint of chilli gives it a warming kick whilst crème fraîche makes it creamier

Everyone loves this super healthy soup, perfect for an easy supper