Spanish omelette

Fluffy vegetarian tortilla is a great meal to make with older children- this one’s filled with peppers and potatoes

Pulled lamb shoulder with sticky pomegranate glaze

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze

Indian chicken salad

Tandoori chicken is an all-time Indian great – team with coriander salad with cooling mango and coconut

Turkey & coriander burgers with guacamole

These healthy burgers are full of vitamin C and use low-fat turkey flavoured with herbs and topped with spicy avocado

Family meals: Chicken & veg casserole

A Spanish-style one-pot stew flavoured with paprika and cumin that'll be a hit with children and adults alike

Roasted beets with watercress & horseradish apple sauce

If you’re after a superhealthy side dish, look no further than this low-fat salad, great as part of a buffet

Tomato & basil granita

An unusual and delicious dinner party starter

Simple coconut & bean soup

This vegetarian meal in a bowl shows how something delicious can be made from mostly storecupboard ingredients

Lightly spiced carrot soup

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Creamy potato salad with broad beans

This homemade salad is so much better than shop-bought

Tender duck legs with baby turnips

A classic combination, if you have never tried braised duck, get ready for a great melt-in-the-mouth meal

Makhani dhal

Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is
eaten all over India, with bread or rice