Orange & raspberry granola

Make your own oat milk in this recipe for no-added-sugar granola, or serve with organic cow’s milk or yogurt 

Poached eggs with broccoli, tomatoes & wholemeal flatbread

Protein-packed eggs with antioxidant-rich broccoli make this a healthy and satisfying breakfast choice

Wholemeal flatbreads

These flatbreads are a doddle – simply make a large batch out of storecupboard ingredients and freeze them for later in the week

Bircher muesli with apple & banana

Soaking oats and seeds overnight makes them easier to digest, and the muesli will be extra creamy. Great for a quick breakfast straight from the fridge

Avocado, labneh, roasted carrots & leaves

Making your own low-fat soft cheese – labneh – from bio yogurt is surprisingly easy. It’s delicious in salads like this but also in wraps, as a dip or on baked sweet potato

Chunky vegetable & brown rice soup

Brown rice makes this vitamin-packed soup a great low-GI option. If you've got leftovers, serve it puréed the next day for a change

Roast chicken & roots

This one-tray, vibrant and veg-heavy roast chicken dish provides four of your five-a-day

Triple cheese & bacon Dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Smoked bacon and a triple hit of gooey, melted cheese takes this classic dish of layered potatoes and double cream to the next level of indulgence – a showstopping side for a dinner party

Pecan mince pie

Take this beautiful mincemeat, nut-topped tart along to a festive buffet or serve with an indulgent brandy cream as an alternative to the traditional Christmas pud

Peppermint candy cane Battenberg

This checkerboard cake, with alternating red peppermint and vanilla sponges, makes a stunning Christmas gift or party centrepiece – why not get older children to have a go with this fun, festive project?