Butternut & bacon fusilli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This easy pasta dish with pancetta, butternut squash and spinach makes a healthy weeknight dinner – fresh rosemary adds extra flavour

Paillard of chicken with lemon & herbs

Pounding meat until thin and flat is a great technique for barbecued chicken breast, as it ensures it won’t dry out. Try this version with lemon and herbs.

Greek chicken kebab

This version of Greek gyro chicken kebabs uses thigh instead of breast to keep the meat really succulent

Roast pepper & chorizo salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
As a time saver during a busy week, use the roasted peppers and garlic in this salad to whip up our roast pepper pesto with pasta dish the next day

Spaghetti with tomatoes & basil

This quick pasta dish is so simple to prepare yet tastes so good – make sure your tomatoes are really ripe and full flavoured

Roast new potato salad with caper & tarragon dressing

A classic potato salad updated with a herby soured cream dressing, perfect for serving with fish, barbecued meat and many an alfreso feast

Aubergine & chilli tagliolini

Taglioni is a thin, flat ribbon pasta, similar to tagliatelle. If you can’t find it, use linguine for this vegetarian pasta dish instead

Lemony smoked salmon & spinach tagliatelle

Reader Rachel May shares her speedy recipe for silky pasta with greens, zesty lemon, basil and cream cheese

Black beans & rice

A simple two-ingredient side to serve with all manner of mains – try it with barbecued meat or vegetarian salads

Smoky tomato pepper salsa

This Brazilian salsa finished with sweet paprika makes a great accompaniment for grilled meat and fish

Asparagus, pea & feta frittata with roast tomatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn omelette into a substantial evening meal by baking it, Italian-style. Pack it full of greens and serve with crisp green salad

Marinated grilled lamb cutlets with creamed corn

Marinade your meat in rosemary and garlic then griddle to your liking and serve with chunky fennel, tomatoes and corn