Speedy meatball stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve beef meatballs in a tomato casserole with garlic and rosemary and eat with pasta or crusty bread

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

Turkey chilli jacket potatoes

Turkey mince is cheap and lean – flavour Mexican-style with cumin and paprika and serve in crisp baked potatoes

Marmalade muffins

These craggy individual cupcakes are filled with oats, citrus and a melting middle – they’re low-fat too

Prawn, chickpea & parsley salad

A perfect sharing salad that requires no cooking – mix shellfish with canned pulses, herbs and lemon

Tarragon & mustard mayonnaise

You only need one egg yolk for the foundation of this Bérnaise-like, homemade condiment with Dijon and herbs

Tomato & chilli harissa

Turn an abundance of veg into this Middle Eastern spice paste to use in marinades, Moroccan tagines, dips and soups

Tender duck & pineapple red curry

This slow-cooked curry improves if made up to two days ahead, perfect for relaxed entertaining

Salted toffee sauce

A pinch of sea salt really complements the luxurious taste of silky caramel – this sauce will work with lots of different desserts

Sugar-free banana cake

The natural sweetness of fruit and a drizzle of agave syrup means less added sugar is needed in this banana bread