Roast carrot soup with pancetta croutons

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A creamy vegetable blend works perfectly with crispy toast dipping soldiers and salty bacon

Steamed tilapia with green chilli & coconut chutney

Try something different by making a fragrant curry from tilapia fish fillets – it’s ready in just 20 minutes

Winter cannellini bean soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A freeze-ahead soup that’s perfect for a festive meal – no more last minute panics

Crab cakes with sweet chilli & ginger dipping sauce

An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli

Crunchy red cabbage slaw

This raw red cabbage and mixed seed side salad can be on the table in just 15 minutes – serve alongside Asian-inspired mains

Parsnip pilaf

Slow cook basmati rice with lentils and spices, roast your veg then serve with a coriander, dill, parsley and mint salsa verde

BBQ drumsticks with slaw

These deliciously sticky chicken pieces are best eaten with plenty of napkins at the ready

Lamb meatball & pea pilaf

Meatballs aren’t just for pasta dishes. Experiment with this tasty pilaf – a winner for any meatball fan

Thai cucumber salad with sour chilli dressing

This healthy side salad is perfect for weeknight meals or laid back barbecues

Avocado & lime cream

Jill Dupleix’s creamy, no-cook dip is spiked with lime juice

Fennel & lemon risotto

This new way with risotto makes an easy supper for two. For a non-veggie option, just add a few cooked, peeled prawns

Cobb salad with buttermilk ranch dressing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Get three of your five-a-day from this chicken and bacon salad, which can be adapted to use leftover turkey and is packed with protein and vitamins