Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup

Creamy and low-fat aren’t words you often hear together, but that’s exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

Quick prawn noodle soup

This speedy, simple soup has maximum flavour with minimum ingredients

10-minute stir-fry

Grill a fillet of fish or chicken and serve with this crispy, superhealthy side

Herby couscous with citrus & pomegranate dressing

This colourful side dish goes beautifully with lamb chops, or Middle Eastern-style dishes

Buttered peas & leeks

A simple side for your roast dinner, which counts towards your five-a-day

Carrot & star anise purée

If you fancy adding something a little different to the table on Christmas Day, this seasonal purée could be just the thing

Gravy for the Christmas turkey

This simple recipe uses white wine for a pale, light gravy, but it can also be made with red wine or Port for a richer flavour

Spanish bean stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cannellini beans, chicken thighs and spicy chorizo make for a satisfying and simple one-pot supper

Shepherd’s pie pasties

These pocket-sized pasties make an old favourite portable

Prawn & pea korma

A simple and super-fast korma, which will feed the whole family in under 30 minutes

Vegetable curry for a crowd

This vegetarian curry is great for feeding a group of mates on a budget, or make a batch to freeze

Chilaquiles in mulato chilli sauce

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish using baked or fried tortillas as the base – great for a casual gathering