Make-ahead gravy

Prepare this traditional accompaniment to roast dinner before the main event – use off-cuts and plenty of onion to add flavour and colour

Broad bean, pea & orzo salad

Serve rice-like pasta grains with peas and beans, basil and a soured cream and Parmesan dressing

Fish with chilli, mango & lime salsa

Rub sea bream or mackerel with Cajun spice, bake whole and serve with a cool and fresh avocado sauce and rice

Leek & bacon risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A handful of ingredients and a quick and simple method – midweek cooking couldn’t be easier

Creamy seafood stew

A low-fat seafood stew that tastes anything but, and all ready in 30 minutes too

Blueberry & coconut cake

This dairy-free dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and is even freezer-friendly

Oven-baked red pepper risotto

An easy version of the Italian rice dish, with none of the stirring. The leftovers are great too

Perky turkey soup

A warming winter treat, this spicy turkey soup is a great use of Christmas leftovers – happy Boxing Day!

Melting cheese courgettes

This courgette dish is a perfect supper solution, and would go well with grilled chicken or fish

Aubergine & black bean stir-fry

This super-quick veggie stir-fry has just five ingredients

Chorizo & chickpea soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Sizzling Chorizo & chickpea soup

Bangers & beans in a pan

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A new twist on an old favourite, great for an easy after work or after school supper – easily doubled or trebled