Rice noodle & turkey salad with lime-chilli dressing

Lean turkey mince is low in fat – serve with noodles, vegetables, herbs and a Vietnamese-style vinaigrette for a low-calorie lunch

Aubergine & goat’s cheese salad with mint-chilli dressing

Packed with punchy flavours, this vegetarian main course salad contrasts earthy goat’s cheese with tangy dressing and roasted vegetables

Chilli beef with broccoli & oyster sauce

Marinate a cheaper cut like rump steak to tenderise the meat then stir fry with vegetables and rich Chinese flavours

Gravadlax

Cure your own salmon, Scandinavian-style, with dill, juniper, and lemon and serve with a mustard sauce

Crumbled top mince pies

Shortcrust pastry mincemeat pies with a twist – an extra crunchy and nutty crumble on top

Lighter Cornish pasties

Angela Nilsen retains the taste but halves the fat of these traditional pastry bakes by using beef skirt and less butter in the pastry

Japanese noodles with sesame dressing

Soba noodles keep you fuller for longer – serve with sugar snap peas, peppers, cucumber and a tahini sauce for a nutrient-packed supper

Strawberry-mallow cheesecake

Fruit eases the guilt factor of this pretty-in-pink, ricotta-based cake with a shortbread base and marshmallow topping

Gooseberry & hazelnut slices

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial

Minty bean & courgette dip with pitta crisps

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party