French onion soup

A deeply savoury soup to use up a garden glut, make sure you caramelise your onions so they’re really rich and tender

Sardines & watercress on toast

A low-fat lunch that’s high in omega 3. You could use any oily fish if you don’t have sardines

French bean & duck Thai curry

Traditionally, this is made with Asian snake beans, which taste very similar to French beans – but are about a foot long

Chillied cheese on toast

A hearty slice of cheese on toast ticks all the boxes when time is short – satisfying, quick to make and popular with everyone

Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Chicken livers on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Not just for stuffings and pâtés, pan-fried chicken livers make a good-value starter or light lunch

Mushroom stroganoff on toast

Chestnut mushrooms in a creamy sauce on delicious wholegrain toast – ready in around 10 minutes

Cheesy stuffed mushrooms on toast

Try a more elaborate alternative to cheese on toast with this recipe – it’s quick, filling and delicious, and only has 5 ingredients

Potted shrimps & watercress on toast

Rich, buttery potted shrimps are a real British delicacy – and this dish is ready in just five minutes

Cheshire cheese & ham on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy and tasty treat for afternoon tea, these cheese and ham toasts are given a peppery mustard kick

Seedy gremolata

Toast mixed seeds with crushed garlic, parsley and the zest and juice of a lemon to make gremolata. It’s a great topping for salads, pasta, meat and vegetables

Giant couscous, runner bean, orange & feta salad

Enjoy this salad on its own or serve alongside grilled lamb, chicken or fish. Cook the beans for 30 seconds and don’t skip the cold plunge for maximum taste