Chicken breast fillets stuffed with cheese and thyme, wrapped in bacon, with a creamy apple gravy. 4 servings, difficulty moderate. Prep time: 30 min, Cooktime: 45min.

A US recipe that can be converted easily. A bit lighter and more flavorful than the usual fajita or beef burrito. If you can't find mozzarella (we've found it as Tescos), use a very mild cheddar. It's nice just served with a salad, espcially if you put avocado in it!

Traditional British favorite meat and potato dish, with vegetarian version. Serves 4-6. Prep time: 30 min, cook time: 45-90 minutes depending on oven temp. Difficulty: med. Experiment with oven times before needing this on a deadline! Lovely with broccoli and peas.

An easy method of cooking asparagus, and a nice change from regular boiled. A Nigella Lawson adaptation.
Prep Time: 3 min
Cook Time: about 15 min
Difficulty: Easy