Mussel mouclade pasta

The slight spice of mild curry powder enhances rather than overpowers the mussels in this pasta dish – great budget treat for two

Fussy eaters top-your-own sweet tomato pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Packed with goodness and with extra toppings to choose from, even the fussiest eaters will be happy with this sweet tomato pasta

Harissa beef skewers with avocado dip

These tasty spiced skewers work just as well with lamb or chicken. For a vegetarian alternative, use chunky pieces of halloumi cheese

Spicy squid pakoras with coconut yogurt dip

If you like crispy calamari, you’ll love these battered squid fritters spiced with curry leaves, spices, green chilli and ginger

Turkey salad on rye

Open sandwiches mean you use less bread, but can pile on plenty of topping, in this case Coronation-spiced lean turkey with crisp salad

Pea & mint soup with crispy prosciutto strips

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A healthy green soup with contrasting salty, deeply savoury crispy ham bits for an added hit of flavour

Feta pâté platter

A vegetarian lunch plate of a creamy feta dip with oatcakes, homemade coleslaw, crudités and artichokes

Smoked mackerel pâté platter

Serve a pick-and-mix lunch plate of smoked fish dip, oatcakes, celery, artichokes and coleslaw

Tuna, avocado & pea salad in Baby Gem lettuce wraps

Skip the bread and serve tuna and crunchy vegetables in rolled, crisp lettuce leaves as a super-light lunch

Creamy courgette risotto

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

Lamb, apricot & shallot tagine

Adapted from the Moroccan roast lamb fish ‘mechoui’, this slow-cooked dish has an aromatic marinade and irresistably fruity sauce

Broad bean & dill pilaf

This fragrant basmati rice dish with dill and broad beans makes a great vegetarian main course or versatile side dish for lamb and chicken