Beetroot & onion seed soup

A deep red autumnal soup that's low fat, vegetarian and full of flavour. Beetroot and apple give this soup a subtle sweet flavour, while lentils add protein and bulk

Plum & preserved lemon chutney

If you find the dried fruit in traditional chutney overly sweet, you'll love the sharp bite of the preserved lemons in this recipe

You’re a star sarnies

Pop these in little lunchboxes for a cheesy treat come lunch time – great for kids aged 4 – 8

Mumsy’s vegetable soup

This warming vegetable soup, from Great British Bake Off host Mel, is a traditional family recipe that packs in fresh veg and spices, making a healthy supper

Slow cooker aubergines

An easy vegetarian slow cooker recipe, packed with summer flavours – ideal if you’re busy, simply put it on in the morning and it’ll be ready come supper time

Spicy cauliflower rice with minty cucumber raita

A vegetarian, calcium, folate, fibre, iron and vitamin C-rich pilau that's also 4 of your 5-a-day. Packed with goodness!

Perfect Caesar salad

The ultimate New York salad with crunchy croutons, anchovies, crisp gem lettuce and a thick garlicky dressing, this recipe comes from The Breslin's brilliant chef April Bloomfield

Griddled salad jar

This jar salad trend is a keeper! The dressing stays at the bottom of the container, and the leafy greens remain fresh and crisp until you're ready to serve

Steam-fried bao buns (Sheng jian bao)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie

Quick tomato relish

This simple recipe makes one jar of fresh relish, which you can serve with steak or white fish

Thai prawn & lychee salad

This Asian-inspired salad is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. If you can't find fresh lychees, go for fresh sliced mango instead

Steamed pak choi

An easy, low fat Asian side dish. Try serving with our twice-cooked sticky duck