Pearled spelt with tarragon & red grapes

Sweet red grapes add a fruity twist to this satisfying side dish with a tangy mustard and red wine vinegar dressing

Ginger turkey lettuce wraps

Pile stir-fried turkey mince, carrots and crunchy water chestnuts into lettuce leaf cups for an Asian inspired sharing starter or light lunch

Cheesy omelette burgers

Fill bread rolls with chilli jam and chunky wedges of cheddar and pea omelette for a quick yet substantial vegetarian burger

Spicy vegetable pilau with cucumber raita

Replace rice with freekeh for a deliciously different, low-calorie one-pot with red pepper and sweet sultanas

Gnocchi with parsley, butter & samphire

Pass on the pasta and try making your own potato gnocchi – forage for samphire to make a fresh and frugal meat-free main

Asparagus, avocado & quinoa tabbouleh

Add texture and flavour to this nutritious side or packed lunch with soya beans, crunchy cucumber and chopped fresh herbs

Lighter gingerbread

This dark and sticky ginger cake is made healthier with naturally sweet dates, buttermilk and plenty of cinnamon and fresh ginger

One-pan jerk roast chicken

Add some spice to your Sunday lunch by marinating your bird, then use the juices to create a coconut veggie curry to serve alongside

Wild garlic butter

This flavoured butter is extremely versatile – use to make garlic bread, in a chicken Kiev, or melted over a griddled steak or baked potato

Wild garlic & nettle soup

Forage for some fresh spring greens and simmer with finely diced vegetables to make this vibrant, healthy, low-fat green soup

Radish, lentil & mint salad

A combination of sweet, sour and nutty ingredients enhance the different varieties of beautiful radish in this recipe

Sausage & squash risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Sneak more veg into kids' diets with this easy, tasty rice dish – mash the sweet butternut squash if your little one doesn't like bits