With Ella Mills
With Cordelia Simpson
We all know the feeling - after a long day of work, the school run, or tackling an endless to-do list, the thought of spending an hour in the kitchen just isn’t appealing. The good news? You don’t have to.
Some recipes do the hard work for you, bringing big flavour with barely any effort. Think hearty traybakes, one-pot wonders, and throw-together dishes that let the oven do the work while you take a breather. A little chopping, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of seasoning – and that’s it. No endless stirring, no mountain of washing up, just simple, nourishing food without the faff.
So, whether it’s a speedy midweek dinner or something hands-off for a slow Sunday, these effortless, delicious recipes have you covered.
This is simple, full of amazing flavours, and so easy to bring together. The roasted garlic yoghurt makes a rich, creamy dressing for a traybake full of veggies and protein-rich beans seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, tangy ginger and a little warm chilli kick. Also makes a super delicious lunch for the next day.
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We love traybakes — they’re so simple and amazingly versatile. The dressing in this recipe adds flavour and transforms an easy meal into something really delicious. Lime juice, tahini, tamari and a dash of almond milk is drizzled over roasted aubergine, broccoli, black beans and finished with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and spring onions.
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Portobellos give any recipe such depth with their wonderfully rich, mushroomy flavour. In this 20-minute traybake, they’re roasted with crushed garlic, balsamic vinegar, herbs, butter beans and broccoli; then sprinkled with crushed walnuts for a little crunch.
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This traybake is ideal for a quick spring/summer dinner: it’s full of flavour; has lots of veggies; and is drizzled in a delicious tangy salsa verde — plus there’s minimal washing up.
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I make this for my family a lot as it’s an easy way to pack in loads of greens and the leftovers are brilliant to get a meal on the table in minutes (something I often need to do!). It’s a great example of what the book is about; simple ingredients coming together quickly to provide something nutritious and delicious.
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A simple, midweek dinner that loads you up on veggies and plant protein. The coconut milk makes it deliciously creamy, and the leftovers make for a brilliant speedy lunch later in the week — simply reheat it gently over low heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
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A warming bowl of chilli makes for great comfort food on cold winter evenings. With quinoa and beans, this nutritionally balanced dish packs in the plant-based protein, fibre and provides a good source of folate, iron and magnesium — plus it’s super satisfying.
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Get ahead by prepping this spiced traybake at the start of the week and it will be yours to enjoy for days. Serve as a sandwich filling, tossed through salad or pile high on a baked jacket potato.
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The ginger root, garlic, bay leaves, and spices give this cauliflower and cashew pilaf loads of depth, with a nice pop of colour from the green beans. I love it with a little drizzle of harissa, for a gentle hint of spice.
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This traybake is the perfect 30-minute meal. The grains (we use quinoa or barley) are tossed with roasted chickpeas, sweet red peppers, red onion, crunchy sunflower seeds, pine nuts and rocket; then finished with a balsamic, maple and lemon dressing.
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Looking for a simple dinner that delivers on taste? This miso aubergine bake packs a punch in terms of flavour. It’s an easy one-pan dinner that requires minimal fuss — great for sharing with friends or family.
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A family friendly one-pan wonder that’s on regular rotation in our house. It’s gentle and soothing — everything you need after a long day. I serve it with coconut yoghurt, fresh coriander and chilli flakes.
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This one-pan wonder is a comforting, fuss-free dish that's easy to make and filled with gentle, nourishing flavours. It’s our go-to cosy recipe for a rainy evening, for when you’ve been feeling under the weather and need a pick-me-up, or for a hearty midweek meal.
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Are there days when you need dinner on the table fast? This traybake recipe is just the ticket. Consider the vegetables and their quantities as suggestions, rather than rules — bell peppers, baby corn, aubergine, courgettes or cauliflower would all work well. For an extra hit of protein, chop some bite-sized pieces of tofu and add into the mix.
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