Gooseberry jam

Use up a seasonal glut of fruit in a tasty homemade preserve – store it for months or present it as a gift in a rustic hamper

Crunchy fruit & nut cereal

Start the day with a filling and healthy mix of puffed rice, oats, fruit and nuts

Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing

Dress chargrilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, coriander and yoghurt for a versatile veggie side dish that you can cook on the hob or bbq

Spicy bean & corn dip

Turn the storecupboard staples of tinned sweetcorn, kidney beans and mixed beans into something special

Diamond Jubilee chicken

Update Coronation chicken with this salad of mild spices, apple, walnuts, yoghurt sauce and pomegranate

Wild mushroom & Parmesan vol-au-vent filling

For a great party canapé, fill puff pastry cases with creamy wild porcini and chestnut mushrooms

Roasted summer veg & pancetta pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Roast up courgettes and aubergines with plenty of garlic then serve with penne, crispy bacon, sweet basil and lots of cheese

Simple seafood chowder

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A chunky, creamy soup with salmon and smoked haddock, mixed shellfish and potatoes – a hearty meal

Aubergine pickle

Use up a glut of aubergines in this Indian-spiced chutney with tamarind, ginger and mustard seeds

Thai squash soup

Up your vegetable intake with this fragrant pumpkin soup spiced with Asian flavours