Honey & cumin chicken and aubergine skewers with pistachio dukkah

Dukkah is an Egyptian dry spice mix used in recipes or for dipping. Serve with marinaded grilled chicken on a casual sharing platter

Lighter chicken katsu

Angela Nilsen makes this Japanese crumbed chicken dish with curry sauce healthier by using some clever swaps to slash the fat and calories

Balsamic beetroot & shallots

A simple side that uses a handful of ingredients to great effect. Balsamic vinegar brings out the sweet, earthy flavours

Egg & veggie pittas

Cram wholemeal bread pockets with healthy aubergine, beetroot and carrot, then add a garlic and dill yogurt and eggs

Moroccan harira & chicken soup

This North African-inspired soup is flavoured with harissa and spices. Serve with hummus toasts and cooling yogurt

Slow-cooked beetroot & beef curry (Chukandar Gosht)

This Pakistani curry has a deep purple hue and is flavoured with fragrant cinnamon, cumin and coriander

Sticky cider & mustard sausage wheel with box grater salad

Spiral your chipolatas into a cartwheel and serve with a celeriac, carrot, beetroot and apple slaw- best enjoyed outdoors

Sri Lankan runner bean curry

This vegan spice pot is cooled down with coconut milk- ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds and garam masala are all key flavours

Roasted garlic dip with vegetable platter

A platter packed with veg perfect for entertaining health-conscious guests

Better beetroot brownies

Nutritious beetroot adds sweetness and juiciness to this healthier squidgy chocolate traybake – swap butter for rapeseed oil to lower the saturated fat too

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

Oriental duck salad

Pep up your salad recipes with this luxury combination of rocket and Chinese dressing