Green beans & spring onions with tarragon

A simple green side of trimmed beans, black olives and herbs to go with meat, fish and vegetarian mains alike

Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce

Bashing tomatoes, chilli, sugar and shallots together in a pestle and mortar helps to bring out the flavours for a delicious no-cook pasta sauce. Make it more indulgent with creamy burrata cheese

Beetroot orzotto

Orzo is a small pasta shape that looks like a grain of rice and has a velvety texture similar to risotto when cooked- try it out in this Italian-inspired dish

Prosciutto & pepper pizzas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cheat your way to a speedy supper by using garlic flatbreads as a pizza base, then top as you wish- we like ham, peppers and mozzarella cheese

Secret green sauce spaghetti

Sneak some extra green veg into pesto-based pasta sauce

Smoky corn & avocado salsa

Char some peppers and use them in this light and crunchy side dish to serve with meat or fish- it’s great with barbecued food

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

Orzo with spinach & cherry tomatoes

A tiny rice-shaped variety of pasta makes this dish almost like risotto. It’s quick, healthy, filling and suitable for vegetarians

Chicken, squash & pesto lasagne

This alternative pasta bake is great for making in batches- assemble the layers of mascapone, chicken, basil and butternut then freeze or bake

Courgette & anchovy salad

A light green side salad pepped up with lemon zest and salty anchovies- great served with meat and fish dishes alike

Roasted red pepper & parsley pesto with penne

Try a new take on pesto and blend red peppers, cashew nuts and parsley then serve spooned through hot pasta

Creamy tagliatelle with sausage, ricotta & basil

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A speedy sauce to serve with ribbon pasta- dot with creamy Italian cheese and sprinkle with basil leaves