Mexican bean soup with shredded chicken & lime

Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole

Masala omelette muffins

This recipe makes four large muffin-shaped bakes which you can eat over two days. Serve with slaw, salad or cooked vegetables for a healthy lunch option

Toasted soda bread with blue cheese & pear

This simple veggie lunch uses healthy seeded soda bread, a rich Danish blue cheese and fresh fruit for a salty-sweet combo, topped with crunchy walnuts

Creamy leek & bean soup

This healthy, low-fat soup is based on the classic leek and potato, but cannellini beans replace the potatoes – as they contribute to your 5-a-day

Raspberry coconut porridge

This fruity porridge is dairy-free as it uses coconut yogurt. Although healthy, the yogurt is quite high in fat, one pot is enough for four portions

Cinnamon apple & raisin porridge

Soak these oats, with juicy raisins and warming cinnamon, overnight to help with your digestion – they’ll also cook more quickly and have a creamier texture

Winter compote tumblers

Make this the night before and it’ll be ready waiting for you in the fridge in the morning. If you like your almonds crunchy, scatter them on before serving

Seeded wholemeal soda bread

Shop-bought bread can be loaded with salt, sugar and preservatives, so try making your own for a healthier loaf. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare

Slow cooker ham with sticky ginger glaze

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A small gammon will easily fit in a slow cooker. Cook it low and slow for homemade glazed ham that's ideal for sandwiches, party buffets or simply sliced and served with chips

Christmas brownies

Chocolate truffles, amaretti biscuits and a few edible Christmas flourishes make these festive brownies an extra-special dessert no one could resist