Zesty pomegranate rice

This fragrant dish adds an exotic flavour to plain rice, delicious served with chicken kebabs

Prawn spring roll wraps

These healthy bites make a great light lunch or snack with a little bowl of sweet chilli sauce

Toasted cumin flatbreads

A gluten-free bread recipe, ideal as a lunchtime snack with some dips

Spanish fig & almond balls

A festive version of Pan de
Higo, a dried fig cake that the Spanish traditionally eat with cheese and a drizzle of honey

Tex-Mex burrito

A speedy vegetarian dish – ideal as a last-minute, midweek supper

Wild mushroom risotto

Mushrooms lend risotto a new edge and make a perfect side for any spicy dish, from London’s Zaika restaurant

Fresh mint sauce

A classic accompaniment to lamb dishes – this one is from London’s Tamarind restaurant and has an Indian twist

Pumpkin biryani

Serving this spiced Indian rice inside a pumpkin makes for a dramatic centrepiece when entertaining

Duck, apricot & pine nut pastilla

This Moroccan-style pie is a great source of iron and combines tender confit meat with crisp pastry. Make ahead and freeze for ultimate convenience

Warm roasted squash and Puy lentil salad

This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a store cupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day

Chickpea, tomato & spinach curry

A superhealthy, vegan curry that accounts for 2 of your 5-a-day and is low in calories to boot!

Spiced vegetable pilaf

Get four of your five-a-day in one colourful bowl. Vary the veg according to what’s in season