New potatoes with beans & cress

Poor old cress always gets relegated to egg mayonnaise, but it really works with potatoes, too

One-pot cabbage & beans with white fish

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This cabbage stew is based on a peasant
dish from south-west France, called
garbure, which is served with everything
from duck to fish

Rump of lamb, kidneys, shallot purée & broad beans

Spring is a great time of year to indulge in lamb, and the kidneys bring a richness to the dish

Warm salad of red cabbage, black pudding & apple

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A light lunch or chunky winter starter, all cooked in one pan. Try it with sausages instead of black pudding if you prefer

Spicy corn, black bean & feta salad

An exciting main-course salad, packed with interesting flavours and textures and a hit of spice

Sesame & ginger green beans

This easy side is good for you and full of flavour

Barbecued fennel with black olive dressing

Slice fennel and chargrill it as the base to a salad dressed with Kalamata olives, parsley, basil and garlic

Spring greens with black pepper & crème fraîche

The perfect accompaniment to a hearty roast

Green beans & mushrooms with tangy soy dressing

A dress-ahead tangy sald that retains its good looks

Steak with spiced rice & beans

This Mexican-inspired treat for two is on the table within half an hour

Black bean chilli

This chilli is great for casual entertaining – just lay everything out and let people add their own toppings

White fish with spicy beans and chorizo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Mop up the juices of this low-fat supper dish with crusty bread