Sam McArdle perfected this dish when he turned to cooking during lockdown

A nutritious 15-minute meal ideal for when you're in a hurry

Make a big batch ahead and this keeps in fridge for three to four days

A quick and tasty salad that can be made ahead and will keep for three to four days

Chef Rebeca Recarey Sanchez: All the ingredients are easy to find in Ireland and it’s pretty affordable too

Even though the recipe is a Spanish dish, all the ingredients are easy to find in Ireland

Rachel Hornibrook: Chicken and mushroom are delicious together and the creamy sauce means it’s comforting

The recipe is really simple and doesn’t skip on taste

A quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a weekday dinner

This meal contains good amounts of fibre, B vitamins, iron and polyphenols

If you have yet to experience egg tofu, this meal would be the ideal introduction

Irah Pebredo’s recipe is both filling and convenient to make for weeknight meals

Chef Conor Halpenny: Irish crabmeat is a local ingredient we don’t use enough

Conor Halpenny’s dish can be made from start to finish in 20 minutes

Chef Danni Barry shares her recipe for a dinner that is also a great option for brunch with friends

If fish is not your thing, the quantities of rice and liquid here will work just as well with vegetables

Any plain meatballs will work, or you can use chicken or vegetarian versions too

Don’t be put off by adding jam at the end or a dollop of cranberry sauce

Chef and TV presenter Andi Oliver’s recipe: You could use any cheese really, to suit your own taste

Try Andi Oliver’s recipe for some gooey, rich, garlicky goodness