Hummus with pickled red onion & pomegranate seeds

Take shop-bought hummus to new heights with a topping of pickled red onion and pomegranate seeds. Serve with pitta bread as a party snack or a weekend lunch

Red pepper & bean tikka masala

Knock up a speedy meat-free supper in 30 minutes with this vegan bean and pepper tikka masala. It's low in fat, full of nutrients and packed with flavour

Pumpkin Patch Purée

BASIC

Canned pumpkin is available all year round and is quick and easy to make—just open the

can and serve. Thin with breast milk for a nutritional boost. Make sure to buy plain

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pumpkin with no added spices, sugars, or dairy products.

Black treacle & oat soda bread with pickled cucumbers, smoked salmon & homemade butter

Serve up a treat for lunch, with fresh soda bread, smoked salmon, pickles and homemade butter (yes, homemade). Sounds tricky? It takes just 30 minutes to make

Herbed Jersey Royal crab cakes

Make these perky crab cakes as a summer lunch or dinner for friends. Jersey Royal potatoes and crab are natural bedfellows – try using dill in the mix too

Summer egg salad with basil & peas

Drizzle seasonal greens, new potatoes and eggs with a tangy, herby dressing to make this healthy vegetarian lunch or dinner, packed with iron, folate and fibre

Egyptian courgettes with dukkah sprinkle

Get all five of your 5-a-day in one vegan dinner! This easy recipe is healthy and gluten-free, and provides calcium, folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

Curried chickpea cake with tomato sambal

Get four of your 5-a-day in this quick and healthy lunch or supper. It's made with eggs, chickpeas and spices and topped with a fresh Indian-style salad

Pepper & lemon spaghetti with basil & pine nuts

Try this zesty pasta dish for a quick and healthy veggie lunch option. Low in calories, it provides fibre, vitamin C and iron and counts as two of your 5-a-day

Peach & orange yogurt pots with ginger oats

Try these tasty breakfast pots with fruit, bio yogurt and oats for a fuss-free start to the morning. They provide calcium, vitamin C and one of your 5-a-day

Chocolate & date tart

Impress your guests with this decadent chocolate and date tart in a shortcrust pastry case. Suitable for vegans, it's sure to go down a treat with everyone

Chicory, sausage & black olive polenta tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Use quick-cook polenta for the base of this tart and top it with sausage, chicory, cheese, black olives and orange zest. It makes a wonderful weekend lunch