Beetroot pancakes

Whizz beetroot into an easy batter to make these bright purple pancakes, then top with a warm fruit compote for a hearty weekend brunch. You can use this recipe to make blini-style canapés, too.

Fish finger wraps with cheat’s tartare sauce

White fish served in tortilla wraps with a choice of cucumber ribbons, romaine lettuce or tomatoes makes this a good build-your-own meal for the whole family

Marinated lamb leg, romanesco & pickled walnuts

An impressive winter main course with tender lamb and seasonal veg. If you can’t find romanesco, use two large cauliflowers instead to make the ‘couscous’

Barley & bulgur chopped herb salad

A healthy, fibre-rich grain salad that counts as 2 of your 5-a-day. Mint, dill and parsley, along with onions, garlic and cloves make this a winning side dish

Salt & vinegar seasoning

This classic, simple seasoning goes well with crisps, chips and a whole host of dishes. We've used malt vinegar for an authentic 'chip shop' flavour

Meatball-stuffed squash with spinach sauce

This hearty, low-calorie squash recipe is packed with punchy flavours – beef, almonds, olives and Parmesan, topped with a tomato and spinach sauce

Chicken Kiev quesadilla

A seriously gourmet quesadilla. This easy, chicken-filled snack will curb your cheese cravings – serve warm and golden brown with your favourite dipping sauce

Soft polenta with roast squash, kale & hazelnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This dish makes a wonderful accompaniment to a roast chicken or some lovely crackling-covered pork. It works well as a vegetarian main course too

Ginger & chilli oil

We’ve added chilli to this traditional accompaniment for a little more heat. Serve with some stir-fried Chinese veg and our one-pot crystal chicken

Yorkshire pudding wrap

Take all the best bits of a roast dinner, and wrap it in a fluffy, indulgent Yorkshire pudding wrap. This takes weekend comfort food to a whole new level

Spiced pork fillet with shallots & apple

An impressive supper for two – go for the best-quality pork and don't be afraid to serve it ever so slightly pink to keep it juicy

Fig & Serrano ham picnic bread

Enjoy as it is with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dunking, or smear with soft goat's cheese and top with a handful of rocket