Chicken & avocado sandwich topper

Lean chicken makes a great base for a sandwich. Combine with fresh salad ingredients and a little low-fat mayonnaise

Curried egg mayo sandwich topper

Spice up traditional egg mayonnaise with a little curry paste. Serve piled on bread or stuffed in pitta alongside crunchy cucumber, lettuce and spring onion

Prawn cocktail sandwich topper

Make classic prawns in mayonnaise healthier – pile onto bread or stuff in a pitta and serve with a crunchy green salad and some dill for extra flavour

Eggless chocolate & beetroot blitz & bake cake

Healthier than your average chocolate cake, this rich and dark bake is lighter on the calorie count

Toasted sesame sprouts

Flavour versatile Brussels sprouts with mirin, soy, sesame and chilli and serve as a healthy side dish

Lighter apple & pear pie

Try a low fat version of this family favourite. Filo pastry is light and crispy, and bulk out the filling with pears

Baked eggs brunch

This low-calorie vegetarian breakfast with sundried tomatoes, spinach, leeks and cheese is the perfect way to start a weekend

Winter vegetable curry with fruity raita

Use hardy root veg in this Asian-inspired spice pot. We used pumpkin, carrots and parsnips, teamed with tomatoes

Cheese & tomato macaroni with chipolatas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Mac 'n' cheese gets even more comforting. Add a layer of sausages and semi-dried tomatoes for an extra element

Spiced coconut porridge with cranberry & orange compote

Make comforting porridge even more creamy with coconut milk. Stew oranges and cranberries for the topping, then sprinkle on toasted coconut

Pizzadillas

Create ‘pizza’ wedges using flour tortillas and a cheese and tomato filling. We added salami, but olives or mushrooms work as veggie options

Mushrooms paprikash

This vegetarian sauce is flavoured with caraway, paprika and parsley. Serve on pasta or jacket potatoes