Pesto & tomato pasta with crispy crumbs

This simple yet special storecupboard supper will save the day if you need to rustle something up with a moment’s notice

Winter pilaf

A quick midweek meal that will help you use up leftover turkey, goose or duck, nuts and even a dollop of cranberry sauce

Fusilli with glorious green spinach sauce

Try this sumptuous dish with a no-cook pasta sauce

Pesto sauce

Make your own delicious pesto sauce in just 15 minutes

Herby broccoli

Jazz up a plate of broccoli with a couple of Italian ingredients

Sweet potato & parsnip bake

A make-ahead vegetarian side dish that’s high in fibre and provides a good source of vitamin C

Tofu, greens & cashew stir-fry

Healthy, light and quick – just what you need in an after-work meal

Fresh pesto

It takes mere minutes to whip up this homemade Italian sauce – blitz basil, nuts, cheese and garlic then stir into pasta

Ham & blue cheese tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
There’s no need to make pastry for this tart, just buy a packet of filo. The leftovers are great for packed lunches too

Roast veg pasta with Cheshire pesto

A beautifully fresh pasta dish with the taste of spring, perfect for warm evenings outside

Nutty apricot & cinnamon pudding

A sticky, spicy and moreish pudding – brilliant way to round off a winter meal

Dark chocolate & prune mousse

A luscious dessert that’s low in fat and sugar as only a small amount of chocolate is used