Goat’s cheese, herb & lemon patties

Nick Nairn’s vegetarian patties are perfect any time of year – the fresh herbs really liven up the flavour

Caramelised onion tart

Top puff pastry with tangy mustard, onions and Parmesan cheese for a light vegetarian lunch or party buffet nibble

Broccoli lemon chicken with cashews

A superhealthy meal for two – full of vitamin C. You could use ordinary broccoli instead of tender stem

Strawberry rice brûleé

This is is a classy version of traditional rice pudding, which can be made up to 2 hours ahead

Instant frozen berry yogurt

Three ingredients and two minutes is all you need to whip up this low-fat, low-calorie yogurt, which is ideal for eating after exercise or a long day of learning at school.

Classic pancakes

You can use this foolproof classic batter recipe to create a base for sweet or savoury pancakes

Spiced swede fritters

The mild flavour of swede is a great vehicle for vibrant spices, so this twist on Indian vegetable pakoras really works

Thai beef curry

A spicy, authentic Thai green curry for your slow cooker that's ideal for taking the last-minute stress out of entertaining

Vegetarian casserole

A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme

Caramel ripple cheesecake cups

Individual pudding pots with almond flavours from crunchy amaretti biscuits combined with smooth cream and caramel