Mexican rice & bean salad

This low-fat spicy salad with Latin American flavours is packed with fresh vegetables for a filling lunch

Open cottage cheese & pepper sandwich

Throw a healthy slant on bruschetta by topping your wholemeal toast with cottage cheese, basil and contrasting balsamic

Smoky Mexican meatball stew

A simple spicy meatball recipe that makes a great alternative to beef chilli

Root vegetable & mustard mash

Make the most of cheap and tasty seasonal root vegetables in this low fat and super healthy side

Red cabbage with mulled Port & pears

This braised cabbage side is a super healthy and versatile dish with a rich, deep-red colour enhanced by the addition of the Port

Baked salmon & aubergine cannelloni

Oven-cooked pasta dishes are perfect for an informal meal with friends, especially when you can freeze it ahead

Duck, apricot & pine nut pastilla

This Moroccan-style pie is a great source of iron and combines tender confit meat with crisp pastry. Make ahead and freeze for ultimate convenience

Pistachio & cranberry cookies

These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite – make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift

Italian sausage & pasta pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This soup is hearty and packed with flavour making a simple yet satisfying freezable favourite

Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos

Smoked Polish sausages and slow-cooked cabbage make up this versatile dish that works as a main or substantial side