This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.
Mushrooms are the hero of this satisfying, sweet and salty dish, so if you’re craving ‘egg’ noodles, it’s so much better than ordering in. The secret is the bicarbonate of soda which magically combines with the starchy water to produce that distinctive egg-like flavour. To make the meal more substantial, top with crispy tofu or add more veg.
Turn oily fish into a scoopable dip for a great way to encourage kids to eat more of it. Oily fish, such as mackerel, is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids
Poach the hake in this dish for a speedy, healthy cooking method. We’ve used lime leaves to impart a lovely aromatic flavour, along with chilli and ginger
Feel free to swap the red pesto in this minestrone soup for green or chilli pesto, if you like. Top with grated parmesan and enjoy with crusty bread
Use Savoy cabbage in this chorizo pasta dish for its slightly bitter edge. Curly kale, chopped spring greens or spinach would also work well
Cook up this creamy Jamaican-style chicken served with kidney bean and red pepper coconut brown rice. It’s deceptively healthy – low in fat and rich in fibre
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Make this sausage and giant couscous stew part of your midweek repertoire this summer – it’s easy to make, and provides three of your five-a-day.
Enjoy white fish once a week for a low-fat, high-protein meal. It also provides vitamins that support the heart, brain and bones
The avocados in this smoky, warm salad are highly nutritious, containing vitamin E, iron, potassium and niacin, along with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
As well as being a balanced meal, this speedy supper is fresh and zingy. Frozen baby broad beans work well with pork, as well as the herby courgettes
Add shredded cabbage, slaw or sweetcorn salsa for a more wholesome take on a Mexican favourite. Our method for making the beef chilli delivers the best results
