Italian chicken & butternut pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bypass stodgy rich pastry and top your Mediterranean bake with slices of ciabatta bread

Quinoa, lentil & feta salad

Quinoa, a protein-rich seed, makes a great substitute for rice or couscous

Tuna melt potato wedges

A favourite family supper, perfect as an easy after work treat

Summer courgette risotto

This fresh one-pot supper makes the most of the season’s fresh produce – plus it’s a great way to get kids to eat their veg

Curried chicken & cashew rice

Whip up a curry in next to no time – perfect for those evenings when you’re too tired to be in the kitchen for long

Marsala-soused peaches

This sophisticated, simple and foolproof dessert will impress your dinner party guests. By Silvana Franco

Speedy nachos

Whip up these speedy, cheesy nachos for a casual get together with friends

Pan-fried camembert sandwich

A toasted cheese sandwich that is anything but ordinary – oozing with camembert and topped with cranberry sauce to give it a Christmas kick

Toffee apple cookies

These are truly delicious – crunchy round the edges, chewy in the centre

Warm chicken liver salad

Choose chicken livers for a substantial meaty salad that’s low in fat and full of nutrients