Broccoli soup with crispy croutons & goat’s cheese

For an ideal lunch or starter, try this warming broccoli soup

Paneer in herby tomato sauce

Try this healthier take on a tikka masala and enjoy the flavour without the calories

Steamed salmon in the microwave

Try a Chinese New Year feast with steamed fish

Potato salad with curried mayo

This salad, with a creamy coronation chicken-style dressing, makes a great buffet dish for New Year’s Day

Fresh tomato chutney

A fresh Indian accompaniment that goes well with naan bread dippers or poppadums – good for a New Year or Diwali buffet

Mushroom stroganoff on toast

Chestnut mushrooms in a creamy sauce on delicious wholegrain toast – ready in around 10 minutes

Walnut, date & honey cake

A tea-time treat – packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too

Blackberry crème brûlée

Blackberries and custard like you never tasted them before – utterly irresistible

Crispy thyme chicken with mushroom sauce

A wholesome and tasty chicken meal using only 5 ingredients

Chilli con carne soup

This is a soupy version of a classic chilli – kept mellow so children can enjoy it too