Harissa cauliflower pilaf

Evoke the Middle East with our veggie harissa cauliflower pilaf with a heady combination of fruit, nuts and spice. Cook it in the oven for lovely fluffy rice

Kale smoothie

Give yourself a dose of vitamin C in the morning with this vegan green smoothie. Along with kale and avocado, there’s a hit of zesty lime and pineapple

Green breakfast smoothie

Blitz healthy ingredients for an energy-boosting breakfast. Using unsweetened brown rice milk fortified with calcium and vitamins makes it more nutritious

Açaí smoothie

Açaí is a hero ingredient – reputed to be one of the best antioxidants, it makes the perfect base for a fruit smoothie. Combine with pineapple, strawberries and banana

Heart helper smoothie

Blend beetroot, apple, blueberries and ginger to create a smooth and nutritious drink with depth and zing

Chocolate beetroot cake with mascarpone frosting

Try Crystelle Pereira’s rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee and mascarpone icing. The secret ingredient – beetroot – might sound strange but it lends a beautiful texture

Leftover chicken & Paxo stuffing sandwich

Use what’s left of Christmas dinner to make the ultimate leftovers sandwich – sage & onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and a sprout slaw

Christmas crêpe tree

Transform pancakes into a yuletide feast by arranging them in a tree shape and decorating with fruity ‘ornaments’ and a dusting of icing sugar ‘snow’

Korean-inspired meatball subs

Try this Korean-inspired twist on a classic Italian-American meatball sub, packed with gooey melted mozzarella and a gochujang-spiked tomato sauce.

Cumin-roasted carrot & cauliflower with green tahini dressing

Ideal for a picnic or barbecue, this hearty salad works as a vegetarian main or side dish. You could use tender whole new season carrots – just take the first 15 mins off the cooking time and roast with the cauliflower

Giant couscous salad with charred veg & tangy pesto

The beetroot here is rich in folate, iron, manganese and potassium and a chemical called betalain, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beetroot is also rich in nitrates, which may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance

Courgette curry with lemon rice

The chickpeas in this recipe are a good source of manganese, needed for healthy bones. They also contain fibre, which helps regulate cholesterol, as does garlic