Quick pickled red cabbage

Make this speedy pickled red cabbage as a side or condiment – it’s the perfect foil to Christmas leftovers in our Boxing Day sandwich

NYC-style hot dogs with street-cart onions

Try these NYC-inspired hot dogs: frankfurters topped with classic caramelised onions, ketchup, American mustard and a little sauerkraut

Waldorf salad chicory bites

Pair these Waldorf salad chicory bites with a glass of fizz for a garden party. Quick nibbles like these will go down well and are super-simple to prep

Gingery broccoli-fry with cashews

Try our gingery broccoli-fry for a healthy veggie dinner. It’s a bit like fried rice but with antioxidant-rich broccoli instead

Spicy microwave popcorn

Enjoy a snack that’s healthier than crisps. Sesame oil adds flavour and helps the spices stick to the popcorn, but you can use olive or rapeseed oil instead

Hummus snack packs

Save the liquid from a can of chickpeas to make a creamy hummus. We’ve served it with vegetable crudités for a healthy snack that contributes to your 5-a-day

Taramasalata

Whip up homemade taramasalata instead of using shop-bought. It’s easier than you might think and is a great addition to a grazing platter

Easy pesto

Blend together pine nuts or cashews, basil, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It’s perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches

Smashed cannellini bean crostini

Add a little more oil to this smashed cannellini bean dip, if you prefer – the more you add, the silkier it becomes

Shaved fennel & rocket salad

Serve our fennel and rocket salad as a side – raw fennel can be fibrous, but finely slicing it before lightly pickling it in lemon juice breaks it down