Pea & feta pearl barley stew

This storecupboard grain adds a nutty flavour and texture to create a comforting, low-calorie dish

Mexican chicken tortilla soup

A hearty Central American soup with complex flavours and textures. If you can make it the day before serving, the flavours will intensify

Burnt leeks on toast with romesco

Sweet when blanched, slightly bitter when burned, these perfectly balanced leeks atop crusty ciabatta make an easy, healthy, vegan starter

Sweet German dumplings (dampfnudel)

Dessert German-style, these little dumplings, or 'dampfnudel', can be sweet or savoury. Ours are poached to perfection and bathed in vanilla custard – a comfort-food classic

Peanut butter parfait with salted caramel crunch

Serve this delicious salted caramel, peanut butter dessert chilled, or frozen as a cheat's ice cream – perfect to impress a date!

Spicy cauliflower rice with minty cucumber raita

A vegetarian, calcium, folate, fibre, iron and vitamin C-rich pilau that's also 4 of your 5-a-day. Packed with goodness!

Peanut butter chicken

The whole family will love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch

Diner sloppy joes

A simple, American staple the whole family can get stuck into. Add a dash of spicy chipotle or smoky barbecue sauce to bring some zing

Crunchy bulgur salad

A vibrant summer salad with radishes, edamame beans, peppers, almonds and herbs, drizzled with a citrus dressing

Minted melon, tomato & prosciutto salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Asian prawn & quinoa salad

This fresh salad is 3 of your 5-a-day. With zingy lime and a hit of chilli heat, it's also a great introduction to quinoa if you haven't tried it before

Steak panzanella salad with roasted lemons

Bavette with sharp, sweet roasted lemons and crisp, spiced pitta bread makes a hearty meal that will satisfy even salad-phobics