Chicken with tarragon, garlic & olives

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A tasty cross between a roast and a stew – a lovely recipe for dinner in the garden

Speedy fish supper

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
There’s no need for cooking fish to be a chore – this dish will be before you in 10 minutes

Italian chickpea stew

A wonderful dish for entertaining, as it can be made in advance and tastes just as good hot or cold

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Best ever tiramisu

This super simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Broad bean, pea & orzo salad

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

Red cabbage, beetroot & apple salad

This salad of shredded vegetables dotted with apple is a vibrant and healthier alternative to coleslaw

Smoked trout, horseradish & asparagus vol-au-vent filling

Bring a retro party canapé up to date – fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish

Superhealthy slaw

Coleslaw is a classic, simple side dish and can be made healthier by packing in more veg and omitting mayo

Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard – if you don’t have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Oaty nutty apple crumble

A brilliant cheat’s dessert, this fruit bake is super-quick and its store cupboard ingredients make it thrifty too

Pea, pancetta & potato salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A little pancetta goes a long way in this vibrant, summer side dish