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!

Cajun seasoning

Make your own Cajun seasoning – using paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic and herbs – for seasoning chicken before baking, roasting or frying

Red pesto

Blend together pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, parmesan and olive oil to make a red pesto, perfect for stirring into pasta or to flavour chicken dishes

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.

Custard buns

Get clever with custard and make these gorgeous custard buns. Serve with fresh or roasted fruit if you like for a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat

Sweetcorn custard tart

Sweetcorn is the secret ingredient to make this custard tart for dessert. You could use shop-bought shortcrust pastry instead of making your own for a simple shortcut