Cabbage with fennel, chilli & garlic

Enjoy this fiery, flavourful side dish with a tender meat roast. The cabbage can be roasted or cooked on the hob if you’re lacking oven space

Smashed roasted new potatoes

Combine roast potatoes, rösti and mash with this simple recipe. You can enhance it by smashing in pitted olives, capers, herbs, spring onions or garlic

Mini cheese & onion pasties

Rustle up these little cheese and onion pasties for a family picnic. If you won’t eat all 12, they freeze well and can be cooked straight from frozen

Sticky lime & coconut chicken drumsticks

These sticky chicken drumsticks are perfect for a picnic or party. You could serve them warm or leave to cool before packing into a container

Spiced prawn cocktail subs

Forget boring sandwiches at a picnic – pack these prawn cocktail subs instead. If you’re travelling, assemble them when you get there so they’re super-fresh (see tip below)

Kale pesto & chicken gnocchi

Go green with our kale pesto and chicken gnocchi, full of nutritious ingredients. A balanced, easy dish, it’s ideal for busy days and takes just 20 minutes

Turmeric, ginger & coconut fish curry

Serve up this healthy fish curry, with vibrant turmeric, ginger and coconut flavours, for an easy midweek meal. It takes just 30 minutes from prep to plate

Mini chorizo, pea & potato frittatas

Heading to the park for a picnic with the family? Kids and adults will love these mini frittatas

Chipotle chickpeas with aubergine & pitta

Give chickpeas and aubergine a spicy kick with chipotle. Serve on top of pittas with tahini and crème fraîche and finish with lime wedges and coriander

Kimchi sesame udon noodles

Enjoy udon noodles with kimchi, radish and spring onion for a speedy midweek meal that delivers three of your 5-a-day. Top with a fried egg and chilli flakes