Pickled pears

A stylish and gorgeous treat, spooned out of the jar with a little of the syrup

Chicken pilaf with dill & pine nuts

A wholesome, simple rice dish that’s packed full of aromatic flavours

Warm Mexican bean dip with tortilla chips

A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day – what more could you want?

Thai green chicken curry

Making your own fragrant curry paste takes some special Asian ingredients and a little time but you'll taste the difference

Roasted red pepper & tuna salad with sherry vinegar

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Ideal as part of a tapas spread, serve this punchy salad, ready in just 15 minutes, alongside fried chorizo, Serrano and bread for easy weekend entertaining

Balsamic roasted sausages with red veg

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make this dish a meal in a pan by stirring through some chickpeas or butter beans for the final five minutes

The River Cafe’s winter minestrone

A really thick, filling minestrone soup – tastes even better after a day

Purple sprouting broccoli with Parmesan & herbed crumbs

A superhealthy accompaniment to your Sunday roast

Edamame & chilli dip with crudités

Party food doesn’t have to be fattening. Dip in to this fresh, healthy snack as many times as you like

Hot-smoked trout & mustard salad

A superhealthy main meal salad that requires no chopping – just the thing for a busy weeknight

Cheesy bean burgers

This super-satisfying, vegetarian bean burger makes a cheap and easy after-work meal for all the family

Marinated lamb steaks with barley salad

Barley has a low Gi, so it will leave you feeling fuller for longer. You’ll get two of your five-a-day from this hearty salad, too