Smoky aubergine & pepper tagine

Make a batch of our aubergine and pepper tagine at the start of the week for a couple of lunches, and then put extra portions in the freezer for a rainy day

Courgette & lime cake

Use up a glut of courgettes in this loaf cake. You won’t taste them – mixing them into the batter creates a tender sponge that carries the lime flavour

Vegetarian lentil stew

Make this stew when you want a meal that’s both hearty and filling – it’s loaded with vegetables and tender lentils

Easy vegetarian chilli

Rustle up our easy vegetarian chilli. It’s a great recipe for batch-cooking – you can easily double it if you have a pan big enough, and freeze the rest

Mushroom soup

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Chickpea salad

Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb

Vegetable & bean chilli

This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables

Sugar-free banana bread

This recipe is naturally sweetened with fruit and an optional drizzle of agave syrup meaning less added sugar is required in this banana bread

Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash

This warming crowd-pleaser is full of flavour and goodness. Use just one type of bean if you don’t have two, and substituting cider with extra stock will also work well

Gluten-free lemon drizzle cake

With a special surprise ingredient, this gluten-free lemon cake stays beautifully moist. To everyone’s amazement it’s mash potato!

Buffalo sauce

Enjoy this homemade buffalo sauce as a dip or drizzle it over chicken wings. Using just three ingredients, it’s a quick and easy way to add spice and richness

Duck sauce

Make a homemade version of Chinese duck sauce and serve alongside your favourite spring rolls, egg rolls, duck, chicken, fish, rice or noodles.