Chestnut, bacon & parsnip soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A smooth and creamy winter soup, topped with crispy bacon pieces – serve with crusty bread for a filling and warming lunch

Spicy chicken & avocado wraps

Pan-fry lean chicken breast with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps. Cool before assembling if packing for lunch

Stir-fried chicken with broccoli & brown rice

Combine lean chicken with super-healthy broccoli, ginger and garlic for a quick and cheap, weeknight dinner

Red lentil & carrot soup

This warming and budget-friendly vegetarian soup is perfect packed in a flask for lunch. It's also easy to double the quantities and freeze half for later

Broccoli and kale green soup

This super healthy soup combines broccoli and kale with ginger, coriander and turmeric for a nutrient dense and low-fat lunch

Butternut soup with crispy sage & apple croutons

The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter

Sticky stem ginger duck & noodle salad

This Asian style salad with vermicelli rice noodles and crunchy veg makes a light weeknight dinner – pack leftovers for lunch the next day

Mustard & sage chicken with celeriac mash

Swapping potatoes for celeriac lowers the calories of this filling and flavoursome weeknight dinner, ready in under half an hour

Crispy Japanese-style chicken burgers

Marinade strips of chicken thighs in soy sauce, garlic and ginger, then coat in cornflour and fry for these quick and easy burgers

Curried lentil, parsnip & apple soup

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup – a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

Chicken & ham lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This comforting dish of layered pasta sheets, meat and spinach is topped with gooey, melted cheese – freeze now for entertaining later

Minced chicken & prawn lettuce parcels

These bite-sized lettuce cups are packed with fresh Asian flavours such as lemongrass and chilli – perfect as a light starter or canapés