Recipes for runners
Food for early starts, busy evenings and the miles in between. Choose a meal, adjust the ingredients and save what you need.
Dinner · 40 min prep & cooking
Caramelised chicken in a glossy soy, honey and lime glaze. Charred broccoli and rice catch every spoonful of sauce.
Dinner · 45 min prep & cooking
Warm spices, roasted peppers and chickpeas with crisp edges, finished with lemon-garlic yoghurt and warm wraps.
Dinner · 55 min prep & cooking + 5 min resting
Soft tortillas filled with smoky beef and kidney beans, baked under tomato sauce and a bubbling cheddar crust.
Dinner · 40 min prep & cooking
Roasted salmon with golden edges, creamy coconut rice and a fresh mango, cucumber and chilli salsa.
Dinner · 50 min prep & cooking
Caramelised squash in a thick peanut, coconut and red lentil sauce, with spinach and a sharp squeeze of lime.
Lunch · 35 min prep & cooking + 5 min resting
Crisp-edged beetroot patties with a soft bean centre, salty feta and lemon yoghurt. The trick is squeezing out the beetroot first.
Snack · 40 min prep & cooking + 10 min cooling
Golden savoury muffins with sweetcorn, pockets of cheddar and a little chilli heat. A useful alternative to another sweet snack.
Breakfast · 40 min prep & cooking + 1 h cooling & chilling
Coffee-soaked baked oats with a creamy yoghurt layer and a cocoa finish. Breakfast with the flavour of tiramisu, made ahead.
Dessert · 70 min prep & cooking + 330 min cooling & chilling
A creamy baked cheesecake with a toasted oat base and sharp raspberry swirls. Slow cooling gives you a smooth, sliceable centre.
Dessert · 55 min prep & cooking + 15 min soaking & resting
Soft date sponge with tender pear, finished with a small jug of warm buttery toffee sauce. Proper cold-evening pudding.
Dessert · 48 min prep & cooking + 90 min cooling
Fudgy vegan chocolate squares with tart raspberries and peanut butter swirls. A glossy batter and full cooling time make the texture.
Breakfast · 50 min prep & cooking + 15 min resting & cooling
Quick plant-based scrolls with a thick raspberry filling, lemon glaze and pistachio crunch. No yeast and no overnight proving.
Dinner · 50 min prep & cooking
Golden pork medallions, soft apples and roast potatoes, with a tangy mustard-yoghurt sauce.
Breakfast · 8 min prep & cooking + 4 h chilling
Mix tonight, grab tomorrow. Creamy oats with banana, yoghurt and a little peanut butter.
Dinner · 42 min prep & cooking
A hearty batch-cook with extra-lean mince, beans and tomatoes.
Dinner · 165 min prep & cooking
Slow-cooked beef beneath golden potato slices, with mushrooms and carrots in a glossy gravy.
Breakfast · 22 min prep & cooking
Soft pancakes with berries and a spoonful of yoghurt.
Dinner · 28 min prep & cooking
A silky one-pan pasta with blistered tomatoes, butter beans and a bright spoonful of basil pesto.
Snack · 37 min prep & cooking + 90 min cooling & setting
Buttery oat squares with chewy cherries and a thin chocolate finish. A proper treat for the snack tin.
Dinner · 50 min prep & cooking
A sticky mustard glaze, crisp-edged potatoes and broccoli. One tray, plenty of flavour.
Breakfast · 37 min prep & cooking
Soft, cake-like oats with jammy blueberries and a bright lemon finish. Breakfast can taste like this.
Dinner · 40 min prep & cooking
A generous bowl of tender chicken, tiny pasta and sweet leeks, finished with lemon and parsley.
Dessert · 40 min prep & cooking
Creamy coconut rice, ripe mango and a squeeze of lime. Comforting warm or refreshing from the fridge.
Dinner · 45 min prep & cooking
A smoky tomato stew with tender chicken and creamy butter beans. Easy to ladle up after a chilly run.
Breakfast · 45 min prep & cooking
Soft baked oats with sweet pear and pockets of melted chocolate. A cosy breakfast or afternoon slice.
Dessert · 15 min prep & cooking + 1 h chilling
A crunchy biscuit base, creamy lemon filling and tart raspberry swirls. No oven needed.
Lunch · 35 min prep & cooking
A warming vegetable-and-lentil soup with bread on the side.
Lunch · 37 min prep & cooking
Sweet roasted peppers, lemony couscous and creamy feta, finished with fresh herbs and a little chilli.
Dinner · 53 min prep & cooking
A warming bowl of soft lentils, golden squash and tofu, with ginger, coconut and lime.
Dinner · 45 min prep & cooking
Crisp, golden tortillas filled with smoky sweet potato, beans and melted cheddar, with a sharp lime dip.
Dinner · 45 min prep & cooking
Juicy turkey meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, with a little smoked paprika and a full bowl of pasta.
Breakfast · 13 min prep & cooking
A savoury breakfast with soft eggs, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Dinner · 30 min prep & cooking
Golden tofu, a glossy peanut-lime sauce and a tangle of noodles with crisp vegetables.
Lunch · 22 min prep & cooking
Sticky honey-lime chicken, a little chilli heat and crunchy vegetables, tucked into a warm wrap.
Dinner · 24 min prep & cooking
A plant-based noodle bowl with tofu, crisp vegetables and a light soy dressing.
Dinner · 35 min prep & cooking
A cupboard-friendly tomato sauce with red lentils, carrots and pasta.
Dinner · 30 min prep & cooking
Sweet prawns in a bright tomato sauce, with chilli, garlic and a twist of lemon.
Dinner · 65 min prep & cooking
Savoury turkey and vegetables under a golden sweet-potato mash, with a little cheddar on top.
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The Weekly Kitchen
Friday food inspiration for the week ahead. Choose what sounds good to you, from protein-packed dinners to carb-loading ideas and something sweet.