Nettle & blue cheese rarebit

No nettles? This simple rustic dish can also be made using spinach

Roast tomatoes

Tomatoes take on an intensely deep flavour after roasting and can be used in many different ways

Buttered sweetcorn & squash

A substantial and colourful side dish that goes well with roast meats or white fish

Chunky sweetcorn, haddock & potato soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve up a satisfying meal in a bowl with this sumptuous smoked fish soup

Roast chicken & pea risotto

Make something special from your leftover roast chicken with this rich, creamy recipe

Prawn layered salad

Solo suppers can still be a treat with this fast but flavour-packed recipe

Ham hock & cabbage hash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A hearty bowl of comfort that’s low fat and cheap to boot

Spicy chicken & bean stew

This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up

Maple pecan beans

Smarten up a side dish with a drizzle of maple syrup and and a handful of crunchy nuts

Chocolate baked bananas

These fruity treats taste fabulous and are fun to make, try popping them on the barbie