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

Courgette & anchovy salad

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

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

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

Creamy veggie korma

Creamy and healthy – a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat

Poached beef fillet with watercress & walnut salad

Poaching is a great way to cook small joint of meat – this recipe is full of herby flavour

Lamb kebabs & Greek salad

Skewer your meat and griddle to your preference and serve with a healthy salad of tomatoes, olives and feta

Rack of lamb with lentils & Jack-by-the-hedge sauce

This wild cabbage with a mild garlic flavour can be used in place of spinach and makes a great salsa verde to go with meat

Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash

This family winter warmer is full of flavour and goodness. Adapt for meat lovers by adding sausages

Watercress & potato salad with anchovy dressing

This peppery collection of summer garden
ingredients is all you’ll need to serve
alongside chargrilled meat or fish

Barbecued fajita steak

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you’re ready, light the barbie and get cooking…