Hearty lamb stew

A classic one-pot is the easy answer to mid-week cooking- hearty, filling, warming and packed full of veggies

Spicy pasta soup

Rustle up an Italian-style minestrone soup and individual tarts using ingredients from your storecupboard

Tomato & feta pesto bites

Tiny, tasty canapés – a perfect party treat

Mini baked Alaskas with boozy cherry centres

A much-loved favourite with a modern-day twist – and all the components can be prepared in advance

Baked salmon with fennel & tomatoes

Aniseedy fennel and juicy cherry tomatoes cut through the richness of salmon fillets

Warm salmon Niçoise

A fresh way to serve a salmon fillet. Summery and light, this Niçoise is a lovely summer dish

Springtime pasta

A hearty, rustic dish, ready for the table in 20 mins – try our ideas for using up the goat’s cheese too

Slow-roast tomatoes with Iberico ham & artichokes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Oozing with flavours, this Mediterranean influenced dish is worth the time it takes to slow-roast your own tomatoes

Leek, butter bean & chorizo gratin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up slightly stale bread to make the crunchy topping for this easy bake

Chicken & broad bean tagliatelle

A lovely, light and fresh pasta dish

Mexican bean salad

Not one to leave your tummy rumbling, this filling salad really hits the spot and has a spicy kick

Egg curry

A great snack using basic ingredients, perfect scooped up with a piece of naan bread