A slightly unusual take on the term “batch cook” this week. Usually we think of batch cooks as braised, slow cooked meals. However this one require you to do nothing more than stick a shoulder of lamb or pork into the oven and forgetting about it for 6 hours as you work from home. If you don’t have six hours, it is equally delicious with a steak or pork fillet medallions charred on a frying pan and until crusty on the outside and still juicy in the middle. The soft tender (slightly fatty) meat drizzles with this pungent Argentinian sauce is the batch cook dinner of your dreams. Pair it simply with a baked potato (McCains are always in my freezer) or a pack of microwave baby potatoes and a handful of green leaves and sweet tomatoes. Divine!

A simple and delicious dinner that's perfect for Paddys week, featuring creamy mash and a flavorful parsley sauce.

A simple lamb stew made brighter with fresh parsley and a spritz of lemon.

A delicious and healthy toast topped with homemade beetroot hummus, smoked salmon, and cucumber pickle.

A rich and cozy chilli bursting with chorizo, black beans, sweetcorn, and secret spices.

A big bowl of noodle soup always leaves me feeling satisfied and nourished. This one from Clodagh McKenna is so easy to pull together on a night that you don’t have much energy. Prawns are such a great ingredient as they are so quick to cook, low in calories and packed with protein.

A little indulgence at the weekend is essential right? This banana bread from Nigella is great for using up those brown bananas at the end of the week.

A lighter yet satisfying dish made with lean pork fillet, sage or basil, and prosciutto, served with green beans and cherry tomatoes.

This recipe is a riff on about 5 different versions I have tested over the last while. We are normally a chicken fillet house but there is something so good about chicken thighs in this because of the skin and the bone. Think of them like a big chicken wing! The dipping sauce is just divine and is from Rick Stein’s new book.

A quick and easy one-pan pasta dish with prawns, tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for a hassle-free meal.

A sweet potato in the microwave topped with a gorgeous tahini butter sauce and simple chickpea mix.

This recipe makes a LOT of cookies. I keep them in the freezer so when a craving for something sweet comes my way, I know I am only a few minutes away from the perfect chewy in the middle, crispy on the outside cookie.

A hearty and flavorful pork ragu served with pasta.

Spicy and flavorful Harissa Chicken, perfect for grilling or baking.

A quick and easy chicken casserole perfect for spring.

Delicious tacos filled with crispy halloumi and fresh toppings.