Give mixed salads more colour, taste and texture

Store-bought salads tend to come with just the basics like vegetable leaves, fresh tomatoes and seeds. Personalise these with sundried tomatoes, olives in brine, dried fruits and even canned mackerel or sardines for a colourful and tastier salad.

Try: Borges Green Olives – Sliced, Damico Sun Dried Tomatoes, Nature's Wonders Premium Whole Dried Cranberries, John West Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pair deli meats with different sauces and dips

Roast chicken, grilled sausages and BBQ ribs from FairPrice deli counters are already delicious, but you can enhance their flavours with the right condiments.

Try: Nando's Peri Peri Sauce – Hot, Tostitos Salsa Dip – Chunky Habanero (Hot), FairPrice Chili Sauce – Ginger and Garlic, California Creamery Nacho Cheese Sauce

Make frozen or canned soups look restaurant-style

For a fuss-free meal, frozen and canned soups are perfect. Simply heat them in the microwave or simmer on the stove. Enhance the taste and presentation with bacon bits, frozen vegetables, herbs and croutons.

Try: MasterFoods Herbs – Parsley Leaves, FairPrice Frozen Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Bibigo Seaweed Flakes

Have your cake and eat it with fruit, cream and more

Can’t bake to save your life? That’s what frozen cakes are for. But if you want to lessen the guilt factor, use fresh or frozen fruit as toppings. Add whipped cream and canned fruit for a pretty presentation.

Try: Fresh Blueberries, FairPrice Can Fruit in Syrup – Peach Slices, Bake King Topping – Hundreds & Thousands (Nonpareils Colour Balls)