Lentil & lemon fettuccine

This simple peasant-style dish is hugely satisfying and packed with protein

Avocado & citrus dip with spicy spuds & tortilla chips

Perfect feed-a-crowd nibbles to keep everyone happy while you’re barbecuing

Fragrant roast chicken

A great make ahead roast – it’s delicous cold, or eat it straight out of the oven. Yum

Baked raspberry & lemon cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked cheesecake that makes a great dinner party dessert

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Choc-cherry muffins

If you’ve got a spare half-an-hour, whip up these easy muffins and freeze them for when you need them

Tikka skewers

Veggies needn’t feel left out at barbecues with these Indian-spiced kebabs

Thick yogurt & herb dip

Try this Middle Eastern-inspired dip, also known as labneh, with crunchy carrot sticks

Rhubarb, apple & ginger crunch trifle

Try making double the amount of fruit and oatmeal, and serving for breakfast with yogurt

Quick chilli cornbread

This spicy, dense bread is an ideal accompaniment for soup or chowder – it’s ready in less than an hour

Healthier potato salad

Swap most of the mayo for yogurt and crème frâiche and cut the fat of classic new potato salad by almost two thirds

The ultimate makeover: Chicken korma

Try this healthier, more fragrant version of a popular Indian classic