A Guide to Simple Meals

Breakfast: The first meal of the day is important. A quick and easy option is cereal with milk or yogurt. You can add some fresh fruit, like sliced banana or grapes.

Another simple breakfast is toast. You can have it with butter, jam, honey, or maybe a boiled or fried egg. A glass of orange juice or water is a good drink to start the day.

Lunch: For lunchtime, sandwiches are always popular. You can use different kinds of bread and fill them with cheese, chicken, tuna, or just lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. A bowl of soup is another good choice, especially on a cold day.

You can buy soup in a can or make your own with vegetables like carrots and onions. A simple salad with some oil and vinegar dressing is also a healthy and light lunch.

Supper/Dinner: For the main evening meal, pasta is often a favourite. You can cook some pasta and add a simple sauce from a jar, or make your own tomato sauce with garlic and herbs. Adding some cooked vegetables or minced meat makes it a complete meal.

Another easy supper is an omelette. Just beat some eggs with a fork, add maybe some cheese, mushrooms, or peppers, and cook it in a pan. Served with toast or salad, it's a quick dish.

Baked potatoes are also simple – cook them in the oven and fill them with cheese, beans, or tuna. For a treat, maybe have a burger or sausages, but try not to eat fast food every day.

Don't forget drinks! Water is the best choice. Milk, juice, or sometimes a soft drink like lemonade or cola are other options.

Learning to cook a few simple dishes can save you money and help you eat more healthily. Why not try making one of these meals tonight?