When I’m running on fumes but still want some tasty dinner Some evenings I’m so tired I can barely face the fridge door, let alone a chopping board. That’s usually when the takeaway menus start …

A quick chickpea and spinach shakshuka with eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce. One pan, mostly tins, ready in 20 minutes, with lemon wedges and yoghurt if you like.

Sticky miso-glazed salmon roasted with tender greens and lemon, all on one tray. Fast, satisfying and light on washing up, it’s my go-to when energy is low, properly.

Oven-baked turkey meatballs with harissa and grated courgette, juicy, lightly spicy and hands-off. Bake a batch, serve with yoghurt and salad, with a squeeze of lemon, then enjoy leftovers.

A 15-minute soba stir-fry with crispy tofu, ginger-garlic sauce and crunchy veg. Quick noodles, big flavour, and a bowl that feels fresh even when you are knackered, properly.

Slow cooker lentil and sweet potato dhal that turns into a thick, cosy bowl while you get on with life. Finish with lemon and coriander, serve with rice or chapatis.

Microwave mug omelette with feta, peas and chives, cooked in short bursts for a soft set. Minimal washing up, quick protein and ideal for breakfast-for-dinner nights, in five minutes flat.

Air fryer cauliflower tacos with crisp edges, smoky spices and a cooling yoghurt slaw. Fast, flexible and surprisingly filling, perfect when you want fun dinner without much effort.

No-cook tuna and cannellini salad jars layered with lemon herb dressing and crunchy veg. Ten-minute prep, high protein, high fibre, and lunch is sorted for tomorrow, with zero cooking required.

Freezer veggie quinoa chilli with beans, smoky cumin and plenty of veg, cooked in one pot. Portion it up, freeze it, then reheat for fast, filling dinners, easily.