Italian chickpea stew

A wonderful dish for entertaining, as it can be made in advance and tastes just as good hot or cold

Real vanilla ice cream

Make super-creamy vanilla ice cream and eat it as it is, or add different flavours to suit all tastes

Hearty pasta soup

Do something different with a pack of tortellini. This filling soup is full of fibre, low fat and full of veg. The perfect lunch or supper

Greek salad

Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

Summer fruit compote

Add summer raspberries, blueberries and juicy plums to orange juice for a nutritious breakfast mix

Make-ahead gravy

Prepare this traditional accompaniment to roast dinner before the main event – use off-cuts and plenty of onion to add flavour and colour

Egg fried rice with prawns & peas

Make your own takeaway favourite with this Chinese-style rice one pot flavoured with soy and chilli

Courgette & ricotta tart

Roll out a puff pastry base and have a vegetarian meal in minutes with sliced greens, basil and ricotta cheese toppings

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Goat’s cheese, spring onion & hazelnut tart

Use crisp filo pastry to encase a soft and creamy cheese filling with mustard, spring onions and crunchy nut topping