Spicy couscous salad

This can be made as a main-dish salad (great for lunchboxes) or as a side dish for roast lamb

Chard, sweet potato & peanut stew

Use whatever greens you have for this nutty, sweet stew. Serve on its own in bowls, or with rice

Easy risotto with bacon & peas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Not for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go

Creamy beetroot risotto

This vivid risotto is simply baked in the oven, so there’s no need to spend lots of time at the stove stirring

Green bean minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures

Three-in-one braised vegetables

This dish is so handy – while the veg cook, you’re making a tasty stock for the gravy, too

Homemade gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rich sauce for roast poultry – use chicken wings, bacon and white wine for added flavour

Stuffed peppers on the barbie

Mary Cadogan’s clever bbq recipe will impress all of your friends and family and have them coming back for more

Smoked haddock kedgeree

The perfect breakfast if you've overindulged the night before – warm and comforting with a strong yet soothing seafood flavour

Sunshine bars

The solution for any picnic or open air event – a no-bake bar packed with good stuff

Artichoke & wild mushroom pie

This rustic savoury pie shows just how modern vegetarian dishes can excite and thrill all appetites

Ultimate risotto primavera

We consulted no less than three great Italian cooks to come up with this classic spring vegetable risotto