Pressed picnic sandwich

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A great recipe for kids to assemble – fully load a ciabatta loaf with favourites like prosciutto, artichokes, peppers, spinach and mozzarella

Green salad with olive dressing

A simple, Italian-inspired side salad to serve with rustic bakes, meat or fish

Chipotle bean chilli with baked eggs

Black beans make a great foundation for this storecupboard, Mexican one-pot with smoky hot sauce, coriander and tortillas

Cheesy chipotle potato skins

Settle down on the sofa and tuck into these crispy bites scattered with lime-cured red onion, chipotle tomatoes, coriander and chilli

Crushed broad bean pesto

This green sauce is delicious stirred through pasta, spread on toast with crumbly cheese, or as a dip

Asparagus soup

A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots

Vegetable jalfrezi

A meat-free curry, low in saturated fat and packed with goodness from butternut squash, cauliflower, peppers and chickpeas

Crunchy pesto & mozzarella baked mushrooms

Italian green basil sauce makes a good base for this stuffed, vegetarian dish with creamy mascarpone and light rocket salad

Pitta pockets

A no-cook quick and simple snack that's ideal for an energy-boosting refuel when doing exercise or playing sport

Pink melon lollies

Ice pops in the literal sense – these little frozen fruit balls are served with popping candy for extra pizzazz