Noodle bowl salad

Fresh and healthy salad for picnic fare

Monkfish with lemon dressing

Raymond Blanc's monkfish is superbly lemony and finished with almonds and coriander. Swap the dressing for rocket wilted in a little olive oil and water if you prefer

Cheesecake bombe with summer fruits

This summery pudding is deliciously light, although it’s hard to believe there’s no cream in it!

Ultimate kedgeree

There are a million versions of kedgeree, but we reckon this is the best and easiest of the lot

Fish cakes with vegetables

For an authentic flavour try Ken Hom’s fish cakes with vegetables, straight from the markets of Hong Kong

Tomato & tamarind fish curry

Use a sustainable white fish like hake and serve up this healthy, Indian spice-pot with green beans and coriander

Mexican bean chilli

The secret ingredient in this chipotle-spiced, beef chilli con carne is a storecupboard favourite – baked beans

Crispy chocolate fridge cake

Packed with biscuits, sultanas, puffed rice and lots of chocolate, these refrigerator bars are ideal for a kids’ party

Cardamom butter chicken

A homemade curry to rival your favourite Indian takeaway – a rich blend of spices mixed with creamy ghee

Spiced bulgur pilaf with fish

Use sustainable white fish in this North African-inspired rice one-pot with harissa and apricot – full of iron, fibre and 2 of your 5 -a-day

Sweet & spicy wings with summer slaw

Nothing less than BBQ bliss with these spicy wings and summer side – or bring them in for a satisfying midweek meal kids will love

Microwave risotto primavera

A classic recipe with a cheat’s method – just pop this in the microwave for speedy results. High in fibre and folic acid, and low in fat