Egg & veggie pittas

Cram wholemeal bread pockets with healthy aubergine, beetroot and carrot, then add a garlic and dill yogurt and eggs

Moroccan harira & chicken soup

This North African-inspired soup is flavoured with harissa and spices. Serve with hummus toasts and cooling yogurt

Chicken & leek pot pies

Individual shortcrust pastry pies with chicken in a cheese, leek and chive sauce. Comfort food at its best.

Lemon & pepper fish with roasted veg

A light supper of white fish with a breadcrumb coating and ratatouille-inspired roast vegetable mix of peppers, courgettes and onions

Lamb tikka samosas

These Indian pastry parcels are freezable, so make a batch and keep some for a rainy day. Serve with cooling raita and crisp salad

Root veg & ricotta lasagne

This veggie lasagne with sweet potato, carrots and parsnips can be made in advance then stashed away in the freezer ready for a last-minute meal

Golden-glazed carrot, mushroom & hazelnut tart

Vegetarian guests? This individual puff pastry pie makes the perfect, stress-free offering

Winter slaw with maple candied nuts

A fresh and crunchy seasonal slaw served with sweet pecans, cashews, almond and peanuts in a sweet, spicy glaze

Tapenade toasts

These ciabatta bread toasts topped with black olive, caper, parsley and garlic dip are ideal served as canapés or with soup

Sausage minestrone

Bulk out this chunky vegetable soup with hearty sausage and cannellini beans, then serve with our tapenade ciabatta toasts