Autumn vegetable soup with cheesy toasts

A satisfying low-fat soup that won’t induce guilt, served with toasts for a taste of luxury

Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise

Roll quail’s eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Nutty, fruity, festive muffin tarts

The perfect sweet offering for the Christmas holidays, these tarts are a delicious cross between mince pies and muffins

Mini chicken bagel burgers

These mini burgers are great fun for parties, or make them bigger and have them for a fun Friday supper

Insalata di fave e pecorino (Fresh broad bean & pecorino cheese salad)

The beans are so tender and sweet in this recipe that there’s no need to cook them

Chocolate chestnut cupcakes

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

Miso prawn skewers with veggie rice salad

For a new way with prawns, marinade in soya, serve as kebabs and team with healthy basmati

Parcel-poached salmon with herby mayonnaise

Beautiful served hot or cold, this poached salmon makes a stunning yet stress-free centrepiece for a buffet lunch

Corn chowder with garlic croûtons

Warming, tasty, filling – just ideal when friends or family pop round unannounced

Curried vegetable broth

A classic vegetable broth with a spicy twist, the perfect warmer for a cold night

Lentil, carrot & ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use pulses as the base for your sweet mustard-dressed salad to create a healthy lunch that’s full of fibre and vitamin C

Cranberry & orange meringue pie

The creamy, citrus filling in this pie contrasts wonderfully with the sweet, fluffy meringue – a sure-fire showstopper