Replacing rice with broccoli that's been blitzed to grains makes a colourful and healthy, quick-cook vegetarian meal 

Comforting yet classy, this flavoursome fish bake really hits the spot on a chilly winter evening 

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A luxury porcini and Portobello mushroom lasagne with a sumptuous creamy sauce, and a drizzle of truffle oil if you like

The crunchy brûlée topping on this rich and creamy rice pudding turns this childhood favourite into a dessert fit for any dinner party

This speedy Korean dish is super satisfying and a great way to use up leftover cooked rice – it's full of iron too

Brown rice makes this vitamin-packed soup a great low-GI option. If you've got leftovers, serve it puréed the next day for a change

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta – ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

This simple, midweek meal is low fat, low calorie and bursting with Asian flavours – it’s ready in under half an hour too

Savoury smoked paprika gives a real lift to this healthy yet impressive paella-style dish with prawns, baby squid and mussels

Bursting with juicy prawns and pineapple and crunchy cashew nuts, this Asian-style dinner is speedy and satisfying

Perfectly fluffy white rice is a staple side dish for many Asian meals – here’s how to get it right every time