Spiced chickpeas with halloumi

A simple satisfying vegetarian salad, warming for a winter’s evening

Buttery trout with capers

Don’t turn straight to salmon, trout is a wonderful classic fish with a great flavour, especially in this recipe. Or, make it veggie with halloumi

BBQ lamb with peas, mint & feta

This is great in summer on the barbie but a griddle on the hob still does it justice – luckily!

Hot mustard tuna with herby couscous

This is a dish that you’ll make time and time again, it’s so easy and it’s superhealthy too

Hot pasta salad

This a good source of vitamin C and packed full of veg. Take some to work

Banana custard tarts

Adding banana to this custard tart gives a classic pudding a new edge

Chicken & leek pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This has to be the best comfort food yet and it’s perfect for entertaining

Ricotta pancakes with oranges & honey

Don’t just save these for pancake day, make them for a scrumptious breakfast or quick dessert

Crunchy crusted citrus scones

A charming twist on a traditional recipe

Cheat’s clafoutis

Try this easy, low fat, no-fuss cherry and lemon version of the classic French clafoutis

Greek island salad with chicken & avocado

Jill Dupleix’s colourful and summery avocado salad is perfect for a casual buffet

Cream of garlic & saffron soup

Brian Glover’s creamy soup is perfect served as a dinner party starter or as a tasty and light supper