Sugar-dusted vanilla shortbread

Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet shortbread thins make a perfect treat

Spicy bean & corn dip

Turn the storecupboard staples of tinned sweetcorn, kidney beans and mixed beans into something special

Mexican chopped salad (Pico de gallo)

This classic salad is the perfect side to a steak fajita or a barbecued rib-eye

Harissa sweet potato wedges

Sweet potato chips make a healthy, high-fibre alternative to traditional chips, but taste just as good (if not better!)

Chunky minestrone soup

The perfect solution to a cold night in? A warming bowl of this home-made chunky soup.

Spiced scrambled eggs

Make a wholesome start to the morning with creamy scrambled eggs on toast, perfect for using up a stray tomato or two

Strawberry tarts

Get your kids in the kitchen to create these teatime treats, perfect for 8-14 year-olds to show off their cooking skills

Cajun turkey wraps with sweetcorn salsa

These aromatic wraps are perfect for a relaxed meal, just put everything on the table and let everyone help themselves

Poached pears in spiced tea

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Pear parkin pudding with custard

This easy and comforting pud is the perfect way to round off a family lunch

Smoked mackerel with orange, watercress & potato salad

This zesty springtime dish is perfect for lunch or a light supper

Sesame baby carrots

This recipe makes the most of baby carrot’s sweet young flavour, perfect with the nuttiness of the sesame seeds