Chilli beef shepherd’s pie

The family favourite with a spicy kick and parsnip mash topping

Rapid rocket, carrot & ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A super fast snack, low in fat and refreshingly crunchy

Crispy sesame fish

Give white fish some oomph with this quick crispy sesame fish dish

Indian bread with courgettes & coriander

This bread is called thepla in India and is best served hot with lightly salted plain yogurt, or cold with mango chutney

Diamond Jubilee chicken

Update Coronation chicken with this salad of mild spices, apple, walnuts, yoghurt sauce and pomegranate

Aubergine pickle

Use up a glut of aubergines in this Indian-spiced chutney with tamarind, ginger and mustard seeds

Thai squash soup

Up your vegetable intake with this fragrant pumpkin soup spiced with Asian flavours

Seeded oatcakes

These quick biscuits make a great addition to a cheeseboard or gourmet homemade gift hamper

Crab & avocado sesame toasts

This quick canapé can be prepared in minutes by simply assembling the fish and guacamole on crostini bread

Spicy baby aubergine stew with coriander & mint

Superhealthy and high in fibre too, this miraculous Middle Eastern one-pot is under 150 calories per serve and counts as 5 of your 5-a-day

Puy lentil, spiced roast carrot & feta salad

High in fibre, a good source of iron, vitamin C and it counts as 3 of your 5-a-day – what’s not to love about this superhealthy salad?

Black Forest trifle

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together