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

Five-veg lasagne

This vegetarian main is a great source of vitamins and iron and a simple way to get your 5-a-day

Mincemeat & pecan palmiers

Lighter than a traditional mince pie, these sweet pecan pastries are a delicious twist on this Christmas favourite

Spicy mushroom & broccoli noodles

Shiitake mushrooms give a ‘meaty’ texture and flavour to this healthy stir-fry

Herby apricot quinoa

Bring some South American flavour to the table with this fruity side dish

Lemon & coriander couscous

Impress your friends with this zesty couscous side salad

Roasted fish Italian style

Jazz up white fish, Italian-style