Homemade tomato sauce

A handy standby which goes with just about everything, and keeps for 3 months in the fridge

Salsa chicken peppers

A low-fat filler that can be warmed up easily for lunch the next day. Experiment with your favourite fillings

Tuna with peppery tomatoes & potatoes

Sweet peppers make a great addition to grilled meats and fish. A great al fresco meal with fresh flavours

Spiced rice & lentils with cauliflower

Curries don’t have to be bad. With a high zinc content, iron and calcium, plus cholesterol-lowering fibre, this lentil curry makes for a healthy meal

Asian-style tofu & cucumber noodles

Noodles and tofu make this veggie dish a filling supper, while the chilli and peanuts give lots of flavour

Speedy prawn fried rice

Perfect for a Monday night when the last thing you want to do is cook, this rice dish is both filling and healthy

Squash, sage & gruyère frittata

A filling omelette that makes a great midweek main for both vegetarians and meat eaters

Spiced squash & sweet potato tarte tatin

This delicious vegetarian main course will tempt even the most serious meat eaters.

Crunchy baked eggs

Perfect for brunch

Couscous salad

Four easy steps to a perfect summer salad

Spicy bean & corn dip

Turn the storecupboard staples of tinned sweetcorn, kidney beans and mixed beans into something special

Thai squash soup

Up your vegetable intake with this fragrant pumpkin soup spiced with Asian flavours