Pastitsio

This recipe is great to make in little ramekins at the beginning of a busy week so you can pull them out of the fridge and pop them straight into the oven on one of those nights when you just can't face cooking.

Curried rice

A bowl of this simple curried rice makes a great barbecue accompaniment or a side dish if you're asked to bring a plate to a party. Fresh veggies, rice and a curried mayo dressing will leave you wanting more.

Sausage kebabs

Here's a fun way to serve sausages to the kids, with the added bonus of built-in vegetables to ensure a balanced meal they'll love to eat.