Cream of chicken soup

Whip up this warming soup midweek – it’s simple to make and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve with crusty bread and some parsley on the side, if you like

Giant couscous salad with charred veg & tangy pesto

The beetroot here is rich in folate, iron, manganese and potassium and a chemical called betalain, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beetroot is also rich in nitrates, which may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance

Baked feta with burst tomatoes & chilli honey

Enjoy baked feta with roasted cherry tomatoes and honey. It’s an ideal starter for a dinner party – serve with a green salad and crusty bread

Quick seafood linguine

This speedy seafood pasta is ready in just 20 minutes. A satisfying, low-fat recipe which makes the most of frozen seafood and chopped tomatoes

Healthy pepper, tomato & ham omelette

If you’re in need of a healthy protein boost, try making this healthy omelette for breakfast – using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol

10-minute couscous salad

This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge

Toad-in-the-hole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.

Polish doughnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make a batch of fluffy glazed doughnuts, topped with crunchy chopped almonds for a special occasion. The dough includes jam for a subtle sweetness

Chocolate & peanut butter pavlova

Combine sweet and salty peanuts, crisp meringue and a creamy chocolate crémeux mixed with rich peanut butter cream in this dessert. It’s a sensory delight

Pan-fried sprouts & crunchy chorizo crumbs

Spruce up your Brussels sprouts for the Christmas dinner table by adding crunchy chorizo breadcrumbs. It makes a flavourful side dish in a festive feast