More veg, less meat summer Bolognese

Hide peas and courgettes in this Italian favourite to up your vegetable intake – great for kids when served with pasta

Spiced lamb skewers with pomegranate tzatziki

This tasty Greek-inspired canapé of grilled meat and sweet dip can be quickly whipped up for a party platter

Lamb & apricot meatballs

No one can resist meatballs, and this recipe is so moreish you might want to make double and freeze for another time

Zesty beetroot with watercress

Add a splash of vibrant colour to a midweek meal with this unusual side salad

Pappardelle with beef

Wide ribbons of pappardelle are the classic pasta to serve with a meaty sauce – you’re bound to be going back for seconds

Spiced quinoa with almonds & feta

Use quinoa instead of couscous to make a delicious gluten-free salad

Lemony rice & peas

This salad is packed with pulses and should be enough of a carb hit that you don’t need to serve potatoes as well

Spicy scrambled eggs with chapatis

A speedy way to make a breakfast favourite with a spicy twist

Wild mushroom risotto

Mushrooms lend risotto a new edge and make a perfect side for any spicy dish, from London’s Zaika restaurant

Shells with balsamic tomatoes & mozzarella

Fresh flavours are packed into this delicious and simple pasta recipe

Orange & saffron syrup cake

The citrus syrup makes for a wonderfully moist cake – great for afternoon tea or a dinner-party dessert

Sloppy Joe pizza breads

Take a jar of tomato sauce, beef mince, mozzarella cheese and a baguette and you have this speedy supper – serve with basil