Microwave penne pappa al pomodoro

This perfect pasta dish for one can be whipped up in just 25 minutes using only a microwave – ideal for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner

Carrot & ginger soup

Low-fat and warming, this bean and vegetable soup makes a healthy lunch or dinner – for even more nutrients, top with sliced almonds

Squash & venison tagine

Fragrantly spiced, this Moroccan-style stew with ginger, cinnamon and cloves will become your go-to main dish for a make ahead dinner party menu

Roasted squash with sour cherries, spiced seeds & feta

Serve this squash or pumpkin dish as a smart vegetarian main or dinner party side, packed with contrasting flavours such as sweet honey, sour cherries and salty crumbled cheese

Best ever pumpkin pie with stem ginger cream

Turn the volume up on this classic American dessert and make it fit for a dinner party feast, with stem ginger cream and pumpkin seed brittle

Microwave kale & chilli eggs

Whip up Jack Monroe's healthy vegetarian dish for one in under 10 minutes – a low-calorie option for breakfast, lunch or dinner

Spanish chicken traybake with chorizo & peppers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add this easy dinner recipe to your repertoire – simply pop herby chicken thighs into a roasting tin with colourful veg and spicy sausage

Roasted sweet potato & carrot soup

This silky smooth, super versatile vegetarian soup is perfect for a dinner party starter, everyday dinner or warming lunch – with 2 of your 5-a-day

Watermelon & orange blossom lemonade

This refreshing mix of fresh fruit and delicate orange blossom water makes a sophisticated soft drink to serve at a dinner party

Cheat’s chicken ramen

This speedy version of the classic Japanese noodle soup makes a delicious everyday dinner or warming lunch – and it’s low in fat and calories too

Spicy chilli bean soup

There’s minimal prep time to make this hearty vegetarian stew, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

Butternut squash pilaf

This rice-based recipe makes a delicious vegetarian dinner option or flavour-packed side dish, with butternut squash, tagine spices and crispy onions