Griddled asparagus

A special, quick and easy to prepare veg for a roast chicken dinner

Banana & cinnamon whirls

Make two, freeze one! Have fun cooking up two batches of these scrumptious buns and pop one in the freezer so you always have a treat to hand!

Mixed vegetable tagine

This low fat supper is great served with couscous mixed with a handful of raisins.

Warm avocado salad with spicy chorizo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy-to-make advocado salad for a main meal that’s ready in 20 minutes

Squidgy lemon-ginger cake

This dense, sticky ginger cake is easy to make and a great Sunday teatime treat

Stir-fried rice with cabbage & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Chinese-style rice dish makes a great side for chicken or duck

Broccoli soup with crispy croutons & goat’s cheese

For an ideal lunch or starter, try this warming broccoli soup

Potato salad with curried mayo

This salad, with a creamy coronation chicken-style dressing, makes a great buffet dish for New Year’s Day

Chilli con carne soup

This is a soupy version of a classic chilli – kept mellow so children can enjoy it too

Spiced green lentil ragoût

Make the most of lentils with this idea for a spicy, comforting side dish

Mary Cadogan’s salmon with a cheesy crunch crust

Cheer up your friends with an easy salmon midweek meal – it's got just five ingredients

Tray-baked potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy-to-prepare alternative to traditional roast potatoes