Roast parsnip & chestnut salad

A low-fat yet rustic root vegetable salad flavoured with honey and rosemary. It makes a great accompaniment a roast dinner.

Breakfast muffins

Make muffins healthier with mashed banana and apple sauce for natural sweetness, plus blueberries and seeds for an extra nutritious hit

Japanese-style brown rice

A simple healthy side of brown rice served with ginger, garlic, spring onions, soy sauce and soya beans

Moroccan chickpea soup

This low-fat soup is packed with storecupboard pulses, healthy grains and North African spice- use cumin, ras el hanout, ginger and cinnamon

Chicken gumbo

A low-fat Creole-inspired okra and green pepper stew with cayenne, paprika, cumin and thyme

Layered aubergine & lentil bake

Puy lentils bulk out this low-calorie vegetarian bake with mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil sauce and roasted aubergines

Oven-baked sweet potato fajitas

Vegetarians needn't miss out on the joy of tortilla wraps- we use peppers, onions and sweet potato topped with feta and soured cream

Peri-peri roast chicken with new potato slaw

Use a spicy chilli marinade to perk up your poultry, then roast whole and serve with a crunchy coriander coleslaw

Chicken & egg-fried rice

This thrifty Asian-inspired one pot uses up leftover rice and chicken, plus it contains child-friendly mild spice and plenty of vegetables

Turkey meatball & pineapple curry

Try a new spin on korma- use lean turkey mince and roll into balls then serve in a coconut-based sauce with fruit and coriander

Turkey, pea guacamole & radish wrap

Keep in shape with this lunchbox and picnic-friendly wrap filled with lemony pea ‘guacamole’, low-fat cream cheese and lean white meat

Mini spinach & cottage cheese frittatas

Tiny omelette bites that are ideal for lunchboxes- dill, nutmeg and spring onion keep them flavour-packed, but they’re still good for you