Mustardy baked onions

Simple oven-roasted red onions with punchy mustard and balsamic coating make a vibrant side that’s really versatile

Dried fruit compote

A healthy fruit compote with fat-free yoghurt for breakfast will keep your energy up until lunchtime

Sushi rice bowl with beef, egg & chilli sauce

Sticky and delicious, sushi rice is more versatile than you may think and is great in a stir fry

Peanut butter & banana on toast

Keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay with this nutritionally balanced breakfast toastie

Celeriac, pancetta & thyme soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Its appearance may be gnarly, but the soft white flesh of turnip-like celeriac is versatile, and perfect paired with salty pancetta

Marmalade carrots

Sticky, buttery and sweet – this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious

Apple & blueberry Bircher

Keep your energy up all morning with this super healthy breakfast that’s high in fibre and low in fat

Skinny pepper, tomato & ham omelette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you’re in need of a protein boost try making this healthy omelette for breakfast, using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol

Meatballs with spaghetti

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cookery and wine writer, Fiona Beckett, shares one of her family’s favourite recipes

Charred aubergine, pepper & bulgur salad

Flavour basic grains with sundried tomatoes, aubergines, red peppers and olives for a versatile side dish

Fennel gratin

Bored with the same old side dishes? Fennel is the versatile ingredient with a slight aniseed flavour that goes gorgeously with fish

Cinnamon buckwheat pancakes

Juicy cherries are packed with nutrients and are one of summer's highlights – perfect for a weekend breakfast