Chilli con carne recipe

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Summer potato salad

Make the most of Jersey Royals in this fresh and crunchy side with buttermilk dressing, radishes and cress

Mixed bean & wild rice salad

Reach into your storecupboard for pulses and sweetcorn to form the base for this simple side with hot, sweet dressing

Lamb tagliata with watercress & tomatoes

Traditionally this Italian dish uses thinly sliced beef, rocket and Parmesan, but this version is given a simple twist with British seasonal produce

Courgette & ricotta pasta

Soft Italian cheeses like ricotta make a great sauce base when mixed with lemon, greens, herbs and pine nuts

Summer vegetable minestrone

A healthy summer soup – based on an Italian classic and packed with greens, it’s a good source of fibre and vitamin C

Radish & cucumber salad

Crunch and freshness is key to this versatile side dish with added celery, onion, parsley and lemon juice

Hot salami & courgette flatbread

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn the humble wrap into something special by topping it pizza-style with Italian sausage, veggies and cheese

Smart crab linguine

Italian pasta ribbons work beautifully with sweet crabmeat, peppery rocket, lemon and garlic- a perfect solo supper

Mustardy baked onions

Simple oven-roasted red onions with punchy mustard and balsamic coating make a vibrant side that’s really versatile

Spiced carrot, chickpea & almond pilaf

A one-pot rice dish with North African flavours that works equally well as a side or main

Bacon & mushroom risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A one-pan family favourite of Italian rice that’s quick to prepare and low calorie too