Cucumber & herb triple-deckers

Traditional cucumber sandwiches on brown bread are given a facelift with mint and chive cream cheese

Spiced sweet & sour pickled beetroot

Forget crinkle-cut versions, this light pickle is sweet and rich – perfect with cold meats, salads and punchy cheeses

Creamy courgette & bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

Butternut & broccoli super salad with mackerel

Serve a vibrant, crunchy and extra-nutritious vegetable salad with tasty mackerel packed with omega-3

Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze

All-in-one spring roast chicken

A complete meal in one pot- juicy whole chicken with spring vegetables that takes minutes to assemble

Peppered potato soup

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

Leek, ricotta & gruyère tart

Ricotta gives this quiche a lovely, light cheese-cakey texture – leftovers make a great packed lunch

Pea & feta toasts

This spin on bruschetta tops baguette slices with crushed peas, mint and salty cheese – great for canapés