With the endless variety and choice available online, it’s easier than ever to discover recipes created by talented cooks and chefs. I firmly believe in keeping meals simple, focusing on time, taste, and cost as my main priorities in the kitchen.

Here, you’ll find some of my favourite go-to meals that align with those values. Many of these recipes are unapologetically borrowed and adapted from some of my favourite chefs, including Jack Monroe, Jamie Oliver, and Yotam Ottolenghi, as well as trusted sources like close friends!

A healthy kitchen doesn’t require fancy foods or expensive ingredients. When possible have a good selection of fresh fruit & vegetables (locally) to hand. A diverse range of colours from green kale to dark purple beetroot, remember variety is key as no one food can provide all the nutrients we require. Frozen peas, spinach and berries are perfect examples of great value and complement a healthy kitchen.

Replacing white rice and pasta with wholegrain alternatives are fantastic ways to boost your fibre consumption. I love brown rice but regularly combine it with red or black rice to elevate my meals. Similarly hulled barley and lentils, are another high fibre food which can be purchased in bulk packets to reduce cost and can be stored in air tight containers for long periods.

Complementing alternative protein sources such as beans, nuts and tofu can help reduce meal fatigue alongside fish and leaner cuts of meat. Like most people we can all be very repetitive in our daily food choices so be brave and start by adding small realistic changes to you store cupboards.

Finally adding spices, vinegars, citrus juices, and culinary pastes to dishes can really elevate tastes whilst helping to reducing excess salt and sugar consumption.