Minty bean & courgette dip with pitta crisps

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party

Chilli chicken one-pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad

Baby spinach bistro salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This easily adaptable salad can be tweaked to suit your guests’ taste

Cassoulet of bacon & Toulouse sausage with confit pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The ultimate autumnal comfort dish – it’s easy to make and feeds an army

Shredded chicken, green bean & barley salad with paprika & lemon

This colourful rustic salad can be made in under an hour

Steamed sea bass with black bean sauce

Chinese meals don’t need to be eaten out of a takeaway carton – this special fish dish makes a smart dinner for two

Rice & peas with mango chicken

Affordable, tasty and filling, this Lesley Waters dish will become a family favourite

Dressed allotment salad

This late-summer salad makes use of veg you can easily grow yourself

Mild chilli & bean pasta bake

Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B

Cappuccino cake

Coffee mornings were made for this moreish cappuccino cake, and it’s ready in under an hour

Thai shredded chicken & runner bean salad

This low-fat yet satisfying salad is full of authentic Asian flavour and will add plenty of zing to al fresco dining

Big egg, bacon & bean salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A substantial ‘almost-Niçoise’ that goes with just about anything, and won’t get soggy on the way to the picnic