Asparagus soup

A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots

Chipotle black bean soup with lime-pickled onions

Use storecupboard pulses in this healthy, Mexican-inspired soup – freshen it up with sweet onions, coriander and soured cream

Smoked haddock & new potato soup with maple drizzle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This velvety soup is unashamedly rich, just the thing for a special occasion

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

Herb & spice paneer fritters

These Indian cheese fritters make a tasty starter, or serve as a main with rice and fresh veg

Festive fruit & spice decoration

Decorating a simple iced cake with herbs, spices, nuts and fruit works to great effect and is especially easy for beginners to try

Mexican soup with chicken

All those typically Mexican flavours – lime, coriander, chilli – combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Creamy tomato soup

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love – passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

Tomato soup with tear & share cheesy bread

Use a packet mix to rustle up your own cheat’s garlic bread to serve alongside classic and creamy tomato soup

Sweetcorn dippers with sugar & spice

You may need to convince people to try this unusual recipe, but once they do they’ll be converted

Apple & spice tealoaf

Perfect with a fresh pot of tea, this looks and tastes just as good as a farmers’ market buy