Spaghetti with crab, cherry tomatoes & basil

Punchy fresh flavours in a good-for-you-dish are often what you need for a midweek boost. This pasta dish has it all

Chickpea & coriander burgers

High in fibre, low in fat and counting as 2 of your 5-a-day, this tasty veggie burger delivers on every level

Pizza picnic bread

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grab a wedge for a snack or packed lunch or take this tasty loaf to your next picnic

Smoky bean, bacon & eggy bread bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make your own baked beans with smoked paprika then top with that childhood classic, eggy bread

Baked chicken masala with almond pilaf

This superhealthy recipe proves watching what you eat doesn’t mean you have to banish curry from your menu plan

Mini turkey & cranberry pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These dinky pies are so versatile – try them with chopped ham and mustard, too

Courgette, ham & ricotta tarts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make double the quantity of these simple, summery tarts and have one for lunch the next day

Smoked salmon & lemon risotto

Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat

Hot-smoked salmon with creamy pasta & pine nuts

Add a few special ingredients to this simple pasta sauce and you have an impressive meal for friends in just 15 minutes

Honey nut ricotta with strawberries

Round off your meal with this simple dessert – serve on a large plate and ask everyone to help themselves

Lemon cod with basil bean mash

A heart-healthy supper that makes the perfect midweek meal for two

Red pepper, ham & cheese tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry makes this tart easy as pie