Frankenstein cupcakes

Make your own monsters this Halloween with our easy baking recipe – decorate with green and black icing and mini marshmallows

Spaghetti with garlic mushrooms & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Whip up this easy pasta dish which is low calorie but big on flavour – sprinkle with parsley and walnut pieces for extra colour and crunch

Citrus & ginger steamed fish with stir-fry veg

Save time and serve up a healthy weeknight dinner with this quick Asian style white fish recipe with garlic, ginger, red pepper and beansprouts

Spicy meatballs with chilli black beans

Give your favourite meatballs a healthy makeover with this low fat, low calorie, low GI recipe with turkey mince, black beans and avocado

Moroccan-spiced cottage pies

Spice up traditional cottage pie with Middle Eastern flavours and add chickpeas to the mashed topping for a more exotic beef mince recipe

Tomato & chorizo risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A truly easy weeknight dinner, this rice dish is like a simple paella or jambalaya – add broad beans or sweetcorn for extra colour

Honey & mustard ham hock pie with flaky cheese pastry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Slow-cooked tender ham, potatoes and shallots are enclosed in cheesy cheddar pastry – invest in a pie plate or tin for a crisp base

Spanish chicken with chorizo, potatoes & chickpeas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give Sunday lunch a twist with this hearty one-pot roast with sweet paprika, garlic and saffron – serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices

Acquacotta

This traditional Tuscan soup, which means ‘cooked water’, is served with a poached egg for extra richness – a perfect starter or light lunch

Lamb shoulder with bay leaves & juniper berries

In this easy Tuscan recipe, lamb is seared and roasted with garlic, bay leaves and juniper – perfect for Sunday lunch

Sicilian-style tuna lasagne

Swap mince for canned tuna in this budget lasagne recipe, made even easier with cream cheese instead of béchamel sauce

Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing – great for students on a budget