Quick and easy mains

A tandoori for lighter eating

Marinated then grilled, to make it an extra-healthy choice

Bacon and Artichoke Pasta

This dish is quick and easy but full of flavour. Use chopped sun-dried tomatoes or cooked fresh or frozen peas or broad beans instead of the artichokes, if you prefer.

Baked Gnocchi with Gammon and Courgettes

This substantial dish tastes delicious and takes very little time to assemble.

Beef Stroganoff with Peppercorn-Coated Steak

This hearty stroganoff is made with full-flavoured British rump steak, coated in crushed peppercorns and paprika, and will be ready in 25 minutes.

Beetroot and Feta Parcels

• Vegetarian

These crisp, savoury parcels are easy to make and packed full of flavours. They make a great starter or midweek lunch, or try mini versions as a canapé.

British Bangers with Curly Kale and Bacon

Easy and quick, pan-fried kale with bacon makes a tasty accompaniment to plump pork sausages.

Cajun Rubbed Pork

Sweet, juicy pineapple and pepper slices make a perfect contrast to the spicy pork in this really simple supper dish. For an easy accompaniment, cook some Waitrose Spicy Jacket Wedges (found in the freezer cabinet), according to pack instructions.

Cavolo nero, pine nut and basil risotto

• Vegetarian

Cheese Fondue

Swiss cheese fondue can be the food of the (Alpine) Gods, writes Eva King, but you should follow a few basic rules if you want to enjoy the real après-ski experience. Few things are more comforting than a classic Swiss cheese fondue - chunks of crusty bread swirled in bubbling cheese. Reminiscent of dinner parties of days gone by, this retro classic was invented for sharing with friends.

Chicken Kebabs with Roasted Red Onions

• Nut free
• Low fat
• Gluten free

A summery dish of red onion wedges with tender chicken marinated in a zingy combination of flavours, including lemon, garlic and oregano.

Chicken Pan-fry with Peppers and Mint

This dish is packed with fresh flavours and colours, and takes just minutes to cook using chicken mini breast fillets and a jar of sweet and slightly hot Pimientos del Piquillo peppers. Use the fruity, rich Waitrose Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Umbria for maximum flavour, and serve with couscous to soak up the delicious juices.

Chicken with a Creamy Mustard and Chive Sauce

The potatoes, carrots and leeks in this dish do not take much time to roast because they are parboiled first. And to save on washing up, the chicken and vegetables are cooked in one roasting tin.

Chicken with Moroccan Spices

Serve with couscous to soak up the juices.

Chickpea and Spinach Pasta

• Vegetarian

This simple-to-prepare vegetarian dish takes only 15 minutes from start to finish.

Chicory & tomato tarte tatin

Chilli Pork and Coconut Noodle Soup

• Gluten free
• Milk free

Cicatelli Pasta with Fresh Crab, Chilli and Garlic

Make this quick dish, that's ready in under 20 minutes, using our new cicatelli shaped pasta, with fresh dressed crab from the Fish Service Counter.

Citrus Pork Chops with Sage

• Gluten free
• Milk free

Meals like this are easy as they produce their own sauce with no extra effort.

Cod Wrapped in Pancetta with a Quick Ratatouille

• Nut free
• Milk free

Warm Mediterranean flavours make this easy recipe a delight to eat. This quick dish is a perfect evening meal for family and friends.

Coriander Chilli-Crusted Lamb with Minted Pea Purèe

Buy your tender lamb chops from the Meat Service Counter.

Courgette 'Pasta' with Cashew Mint Cream

• Vegetarian

The 'pasta' here is actually wafer-thin slivers of courgette, while the 'cream' is a rich blend of cashew nuts, mint and piquant seasonings.

Creamy Ham and Courgette Pasta

• Nut free

Creamy Summer Linguine with Wild Roquette

A fast and filling supper dish. The blue cheese and peppery roquette are a great flavour combination.

Crispy Salmon and Asian Herb Salad with Tamarind-Caramel Dressing

Asian food is all about balancing sweet, salty and sour flavours and this caramel dressing does just that. The tamarind offers a sourness and the fish and soy sauce chip in with their saltiness. Salmon has a really gutsy flavour so it pairs up well with this dark dressing, which is as thick as treacle.

Crunchy cauliflower pasta

• Vegetarian

Vegetarian Ready in 30 minutes or less

Easy Chicken Supper With Chickpeas and Tomatoes

This spicy dish is ideal for a simple weekday family supper. And with all the ingredients in the same pot, it’s easy on the washing up, too.

Easy savoury pancakes

Not just for pud, Waitrose 8 Pancakes, £1.79/480g, are the ideal alternative to pasta for speedy everyday suppers. They're delicious stuffed and baked, and served with a simple green salad. Find them with the chilled desserts. Pefect for midweek family meals, this tasty supper is ready in 30 minutes.

Fennel Gratin with Watercress, Pear and Chicory Salad

Fillet Steak With Walnut Pesto And Sweet Potato Mash

Walnuts, Parmesan and tarragon combine to make a great alternative to traditional basil pesto, especially when served with sweet potatoes and juicy fillet steak.

Five-spice Vegetarian Stir-fry

• Vegetarian
• Milk free

This is wheat- and dairy-free, very low in saturated fat, and rich in vitamin C and the antioxidant betacarotene.

Fruits de Mer with Roasted Garlic Aioli

For the French, Christmas without shellfish is unthinkable. Adjust the mix of shellfish to suit your taste and the numbers you are catering for.

Garganelli with Pumpkin, Crispy Sage and Goat's Cheese

These little pasta tubes from the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna are like penne, though the ridges go across their width rather than from top to bottom. They make a great backdrop to the sage-infused butter.

Grape and chicken salad

Gremolata Crusted Salmon Bake

Italian gramolata is an aromatic mixture of parsley, lemon zest and garlic.

Griddled Steak With Pepper Sauce

• Gluten free

Grilled Lamb Steaks with Chick Pea Curry

• Nut free
• Gluten free

Succulent and tender new season Welsh lamb, cooked to perfection and served with a simple vegetable curry - ideal for a midweek supper.

Grilled Snapper with Coriander Chilli Noodles and Lime

This meal contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals and has a good calcium content from the fish. The oils provide long chain omega-6 fatty acids and the snapper is a semi-oily fish containing vital omega-3 fats.

Half Hour Coq au Vin

Ideal mid-week family meal

Herbed Lamb Skewers with Coleslaw

Diced lamb leg is very tender and perfect for quick cooking on skewers.

Italian chicken with tomatoes & spinach

Keep a jar of pasta sauce handy to rustle up speedy weeknight meals

Italian-style pork steaks with sage and white wine

Quick to prepare, summery meat dish, 90p per serving

Lemon and Garlic Pork Escalopes

• Diabetic (low sugar)

Lemon sole with speedy salsa verde

Quick dinner party main course, 1 of your 2-a-week portions of fish, £1.60 per serving

Linguine Marinara

• Nut free
• Milk free

Marinara pasta is usually smothered in a rich tomato sauce. This version uses seasonal Mediterranean tomatoes to give a real summery flavour.

Mackerel with Orange, Carrot and Pomegranate

• Nut free
• Milk free

This light salad makes a perfect accompaniment to the full-flavoured mackerel, with enough zestiness to cut through the oiliness of this lovely fish.

Marinated Lamb Steaks with Mint and Yogurt Dressing

• Nut free
• Gluten free

This recipe uses balsamic vinegar and caper paste to make a tangy, sweet marinade for the tender lamb, served with yogurt and mint dressing.

Mediterranean Seafood Crumble

Minted Pork with Apple and Onion Couscous

You might not have thought of serving mint with pork, but it makes a wonderful combination. In this recipe, the mint leaves are cooked with the pork until they turn crispy.

Moroccan Meatloaf With Pistachios and Peppers

• Milk free

This meatloaf is such an easy dish to make and costs less than £2 per serving. If there are any leftover slices, try them cold for lunch the next day.

Mushroom and Sage Frittata

• Nut free
• Gluten free

Mushroom Pilaff with Chestnuts and Sage

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

Sweet chestnuts and earthy porcini mushrooms are combined with aromatic sage in this full-flavoured one-pot vegetarian rice dish.

Mustard Lamb Chops with Bean and Kale Mash

• Nut free
• Gluten free

Ready in 30 minutes. Modern take on a traditional dish

One-Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Plum Sauce

Juicy pork chops are cooked with English plums and fresh ginger and served with a sweet sauce to make this effortless seasonal supper.

Orecchiette Pasta with a Quick and Easy Creamy Sauce

Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple pasta dish, with its tasty mustard sauce, makes a perfect midweek family supper.

Orecchiette with Peas, Bacon and Sage

To make a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute little scraps of fried Halloumi cheese for the bacon.

Oriental Noodle Broth with Tofu and Pak Choi

• Milk free
• Diabetic (low sugar)

This quick soup with noodles and tofu is nourishing and fragrant, and substantial enough for a main meal.

Pan-Fried Chicken With Tomatoes And White Wine

A super-easy and satisfying supper dish that is full of flavour, low in fat and organic, too.

Pappardelle with Ligurian Walnut Sauce

• Vegetarian

This sauce is a welcome change from pesto (and much more appropriate at this time of year) and just as easy to make. It's also great with chicken or winter crudités.

Paprika Pork

Strips of pork, cooked until meltingly tender, are delicious bound in a creamy sherry sauce. Serve with bread to mop up the juices.

Pasta with Aubergine, Red Chilli, Ricotta and Basil

• Vegetarian

Next time you want a quick but satisfying pasta dish, try this one. You can use any fresh herbs you have in your kitchen, such as parsley or coriander.

Penne with Sausage and Fennel Ragu

Using good-quality, herby sausages instead of mince works well in a ragu as they are already seasoned with plenty of spices. The meat also cooks more quickly as it is minced much finer.

Peppered Lamb Steaks with Garlic Butter Beans

• Diabetic (low sugar)

Fragrant rosemary and sautéed garlic are infused in the crushed butter beans, making a perfect partner for peppery lamb steaks.

Pizza with dolcelatte and figs

Pork Chops with Sage and Apple Cabbage

• Nut free
• Gluten free

Pork Fillets with Tomato, Lardons and Sage

Pork Stroganoff

• Nut free
• Gluten free

Prawn and rocket spaghetti

• Low fat

Ready in 20 minutes, Simple, stylish supper and only £3.20 per serving

Puttanesca Chicken

Our puttanesca mix is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired blend of black olives, anchovies and capers in extra virgin olive oil.

Quick Involtini with Aubergine and Basil

• Nut free
• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

Quick Moussaka

• Nut free
• Gluten free

We've reduced the time it normally takes to make this Greek dish by using some of our prepared ingredients: Cook's ingredients Chargrilled Aubergines and Soffritto.

Rainbow Trout with Fresh Minted Peas

• Nut free
• Gluten free

English trout are baked in foil parcels to seal in their wonderful flavour. Cook in the oven or on the barbecue and serve with minted mushy peas.

Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni 2009

Risotto

Mastering this northern Italian classic can open up a wealth of tasty ideas, such as a simple cheesy supper or an elegant dish with tiger prawns and fennel, writes Tonia George.

Roast Partridge with Cranberry and Red Wine Gravy

• Nut free

A great alternative to a roast chicken, these partridge require very little preparation and are quick to cook.

Roast tomato, mascarpone & pesto pizza

Roasted Salmon and Lemon Pasta

• Nut free

Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup with Garlic Croutons

Saffron Tagliatelle with Fruits de Mer

• Nut free
• Diabetic (low sugar)

This speedy seafood pasta dish is made with a ready-prepared frozen medley of scallops, prawns, squid and mussels.

Salmon Fillets with Braised Puy Lentils

Saté Chicken

Sea Bass with Spinach and Lemon

• Nut free
• Low fat
• Gluten free

Seared Beef Steaks with Raspberry and Chilli Salsa

• Milk free

Quick-cook British steaks served with a fruity salsa make a colourful and tasty supper dish.

Sesame chicken with apple and carrot slaw

If you already have some tahini, now is the time to use it – it adds an extra sesame hit to this dish. But if not, fear not, as the recipe works perfectly well without it.

Sesame-Coated Salmon with Creamy Wasabi Sauce

If you enjoy the fresh and hot elements of sushi, you will love these Scottish Salmon Fillets, in a creamy sauce made with Japanese horseradish.

Sirloin Steak with Basil Cream Sauce

Tender sirloin steaks are served with a fragrant, creamy basil sauce in this special speedy recipe. Shred and add the basil at the last minute to retain its flavour and colour.

Sirloin Steaks with Horseradish and Roquette Sauce

Tender, full-flavoured thin-cut steaks served with a tangy sauce are perfect for easy entertaining or as a midweek supper.

Skate Wings with Candied Ginger Shreds, Lime and Avocado Oil

Before I tested this recipe I hadn''t eaten skate for a while. I''d forgotten just how brilliant a fish it is, with its long, tender strings of flesh, the touch of stickiness, the richness. It doesn''t need much embellishment; a shot of acidity sets it off beautifully.

Smoked Cod Pasta Bake

Smoked Mackerel and Mushroom Pilaf

Mackerel is a good source of long-chain omega-3, and it's given a tasty boost by the walnut oil. Brown rice is vitamin B-rich, so the dish packs quite a nutritional punch.

Spaghetti and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

• Nut free

Speedy Spaghetti with Bacon and Courgette

• Organic

This pasta dish with its delicious smoky bacon flavour can be ready in only 15 minutes.

Spicy aubergine and chickpea stew

• Vegetarian

Vegetarian Can be prepared in advance Ready in 30 minutes or less

Spicy chicken tacos

Spice up your plate with Old El Paso dinner kits. These handy packs contain all you need to create authentic, fuss-free Mexican food in a flash, and are great fun to eat too. These sizzling suppers are on the table in less than 30 minutes

Spicy meatballs with cucumber and mint dip

Ideal family supper, delicious Moroccan flavours and only £1.80 per serving.

Sprouting Broccoli, Lemon Basil and Chicken Pasta

Step by Step - Summer Vegetable Risotto

Master the basic technique of cooking risotto and you can enjoy endless combinations of flavours. The key to success is choosing the correct rice. Use an Italian risotto rice such as Riso Gallo Vialone Nano Risotto Rice or Carnaroli Risotto Rice: both have excellent absorption qualities. Early summer, when fresh peas and the last of the English asparagus are available, is the perfect time to make this risotto.

Sticky Lamb Chops with a Herby Redcurrant Sauce

• Gluten free

These succulent lamb chops with their fruity, garlic and rosemary sauce make a quick meal.

Stir-Fried Chilli and Basil Squid with Spaghetti

This tasty pasta dish is very simple to prepare and takes just a few minutes to cook. A great choice for midweek entertaining.

Summer Berry Salsa with Chicken

• Nut free
• Gluten free
• Milk free

Sweet and Sour Pork

This is delicious served with steamed or egg-fried rice.

Tagliatelle with mushrooms and spinach

• Vegetarian

Tarragon and Tomato Stuffed Salmon

• Nut free
• Gluten free

Teriyaki Salmon With Tenderstem Broccoli

• Nut free
• Milk free

Thai fried rice

This is a regular staple at any Thai takeaway, but it’s so easy to make yourself. Four cloves of garlic seems a lot, but it really makes this dish – so don’t be tempted to cut back on them.

Thai Red Curry with Haddock and Sweet Potatoes

• Milk free

This spicy fish curry with noodles is simple but so satisfying. It involves very little preparation and cooking time, making it ideal for a midweek supper.

Trofie with Goat's Cheese and Lemon

This pasta dish needs no accompaniment, other than perhaps a dressed tomato salad.

Turkey Saltimbocca with Garlic and Coriander Couscous

Try this twist on an Italian favourite, usually made with veal. The Parma ham adds both colour and, with the balsamic glaze, a sweet, rich flavour.

Turkey Stir-Fry with Mango and Chilli

Turkey and fresh mango combine brilliantly in this quick, easy and colourful low fat dish.

Two-Cheese Tagliatelle with Walnuts And Pancetta

This quick and easy dish provides plenty of contrasts. The walnuts add great flavour and texture to the pasta, while the cheese and pancetta combine to add heartiness.

Veal with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Try serving this with a simple salad of tomatoes and salad onions, dressed with olive oil.

Vegetarian Cottage Pie with Parsnip and Apple Mash

• Nut free
• Low fat
• Vegetarian

The sweet and creamy parsnip and apple mash is a great alternative to traditional mashed potato for this and many other dishes.

Warm Puy Lentil Salad with Baby Spinach and Goat's Cheese

• Vegetarian

This salad, with fresh leaves, creamy goat's cheese and fine-textured lentils, makes a substantial lunch, or halve the amounts and serve as a starter.

Zingy chicken stir-fry