Creamy chicken & green bean pesto pasta

Grab some Italian pesto and greens from your storecupboard and rustle up this pot – penne or fusilli work well

Pickled golden beetroot

This light pickle is sweet, delicious and perfect with cold cuts and punchy British cheeses

Celeriac, pancetta & thyme soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Its appearance may be gnarly, but the soft white flesh of turnip-like celeriac is versatile, and perfect paired with salty pancetta

Herby celery & bulgur salad

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days – a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand

Tuna & sweetcorn slice

This easy budget supper uses ready-rolled pastry to make an open pie – experiment with your own toppings

Spanish stuffed marrow

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Like its smaller cousin courgette, chunky marrows are great roasted with a strong-flavoured filling like paprika and chorizo

Microwave bread sauce

This super-quick sauce for meat frees up your hob and is much better than the shop-bought instant variety

Turkey chilli & rice tacos

These Mexican corn tortilla shells are filled with chilli con carne made with healthy and thrifty turkey mince

Leek, cheese & potato pasties

Mini veggie pastry parcels with oozing cheese make a great value and comforting homemade snack

Salt beef on rye bread with mustard sauce

This quick canapé of traditional Jewish salt beef with a twist has the wow factor despite taking only minutes to make