Caramelised onions

Master how to make sweet, sticky caramelised onions. Perfect for adding to pasta, quiches or topping burgers and sausages

Rainbow cupcakes

Make someone smile with these cheery rainbow cupcakes. The striped sponge and buttercream sprinkle topping are sure to brighten anyone’s day

Charred aubergines with white beans & salsa verde

Serve these charred aubergines with white beans and salsa verde topping as a veggie option at a barbecue. The aubergines char and blister beautifully

Sweet potato mash

Swap regular mash for a sweet potato version, full of vitamin C and fibre. It’s great as a topping for shepherd’s pie or fish pie, or as a veggie side dish

Rhubarb & apple crumble

Use up a glut of rhubarb and apples for this simple crumble. Ground ginger adds a nice spice to the topping, but leave it out if you’d prefer

Salmon salad with sesame dressing

Get three of your 5-a-day, plus healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, folate and fibre in this quick, easy and low-calorie salad

Herby fish fingers with Chinese-style rice

This healthy, gluten-free lunch or dinner supplies a balance of carbs and protein, making it perfect for refuelling after exercise

Allotment salad

Make the most of new season’s asparagus and radishes in a vibrant salad with a French-style dressing. Great for a barbecue

Cannellini bean & fennel ragu

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Get four of your five-a-day in this comforting cannellini bean and fennel ragu with pancetta, tomatoes and a herby gremolata topping

Super-green mac ‘n’ cheese

Revamp mac ‘n’ cheese with broccoli, spinach and peas, plus a crunchy nut and seed topping. It has all the flavour of the classic dish, but with added nutrients

Smoky bean & chorizo mac ‘n’ cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Add a spicy twist to mac ‘n’ cheese with chorizo, chipotle and smoked paprika, plus a stretchy mozzarella and cheddar topping

Chocolate eclairs

These deliciously decadent chocolate eclairs filled with creamy vanilla custard are worth the effort. Make a batch of these classic French pastries