Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Make this hearty soup on cold winter days. One of those holy grail recipes, it’s both deeply flavourful and easy to make with a few seasonal ingredients
“This recipe highlights the versatility of frozen vegetables and pantry essentials, and it’s completely vegan. Incorporating blended silken tofu into sauces is one of my favourite methods to add vegan protein to meals. Serve this dish with chopped pistachios and nutritional yeast for added flavour.” — Dr Chintal Patel
Try this healthy meze-style turmeric chicken with butter bean hummus, roasted peppers and broccoli. Barbecue the chicken and peppers, if you like
Combine crispy shallots, warming spices, crunchy nuts and soft fruits to make this stunning pilaf. Serve alone with yogurt, or alongside veg, meat or fish
Enjoy the flavours of this classic dessert in a healthy breakfast. It’s a tasty combination of cholesterol-lowering oats, heart-healthy soya yogurt, nuts, seeds and berries
“An elegant and effortlessly prepared meal, perfect for a Saturday night in or a special date night. Cauliflower offers a wonderfully creamy alternative to potatoes in the mash, and by incorporating carrots, you’ve already checked off two of your five-a-day and added diversity to the dish. No need to peel your carrots – a thorough scrub helps retain the fibre content. Feel free to substitute the broccoli with any seasonal vegetables of your choice, too.” — Dr Chintal Patel
“This meal is a complete hug in a bowl. Substituting half of the rice for quinoa not only adds extra wholegrain goodness but also boosts the meal’s fibre and protein content. Alternatively, wholegrain brown rice serves as an excellent alternative. A squeeze of lemon juice is an excellent way to include vitamin C, aiding in the absorption of iron from the lentils and spinach.” — Dr Chintal Patel
Beat food waste and use up olive brine to make this flavourful chicken dinner. Nocellara olives work well, but any green olives will do
Tuck into this vibrant salad packed with nutritious kale, root veg, nuts and cheese. It’s a satisfying lunch, but can also be served as a side
Chop apples, celery and walnuts to make this classic American salad, full of freshness and crunch. You can make the dressing up to two days in advance
Try a turkey crown instead of a whole bird for Christmas dinner – it’s quicker and easier to roast. Roasting the garlic for the butter first mellows out its flavour
