Hearty pasta soup

Do something different with a pack of tortellini. This filling soup is full of fibre, low fat and full of veg. The perfect lunch or supper

Greek salad

Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

Summer fruit compote

Add summer raspberries, blueberries and juicy plums to orange juice for a nutritious breakfast mix

Make-ahead gravy

Prepare this traditional accompaniment to roast dinner before the main event – use off-cuts and plenty of onion to add flavour and colour

Egg fried rice with prawns & peas

Make your own takeaway favourite with this Chinese-style rice one pot flavoured with soy and chilli

Courgette & ricotta tart

Roll out a puff pastry base and have a vegetarian meal in minutes with sliced greens, basil and ricotta cheese toppings

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Goat’s cheese, spring onion & hazelnut tart

Use crisp filo pastry to encase a soft and creamy cheese filling with mustard, spring onions and crunchy nut topping

Best ever tiramisu

This super simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Pommes braytoises

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These cheese-stuffed baked potatoes from Normandy make a great supper especially with a glass of cider