Simple pizza base

Everyone’s favourite Friday food tastes so much better when homemade and topped with your favourite ingredients

Broad bean bruschetta

Perfect for a rustic lunch or snack, this posh beans on toast is perfect to impress guests

Gentlemen’s relish & scrambled eggs

Gentleman’s Relish is a classic salty anchovy paste – it makes a great partner for buttery scrambled eggs.

Cheat’s cheesy focaccia

Use a simple packet mix to roll out an Italian flat bread with blue cheese and parmesan, drizzled with olive oil

Ham & asparagus subs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cram individual bread rolls with quality ham, asparagus tips and lemon dressing and add to a tea party spread

Sea bass & seafood Italian one-pot

A one-pot fish stew with shellfish and all the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean – serve with plenty of bread for dipping

Bagels for brunch

Make a batch of these low-fat bagels to help stave off mid-morning hunger pangs

Lentil & lemon fettuccine

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

Golden potatoes

The secret to perfect fried potatoes is to start them on a high heat, then turn the heat right down and let them cook slowly

Prawn & scallop ‘coctel’

This light, spicy Mexican-style starter is great for kick-starting your tastebuds

Tasty chicken noodles

This recipe is easily doubled to
serve four if you have plenty of leftover chicken;
if you have less, bump up the protein with
a handful of cashews

Creamy cauliflower & broccoli bake

Instead of cauliflower cheese, try this alternative with broccoli, crème frâiche, mustard, white wine and nutmeg