Lentil shepherd’s pie with celeriac & butter bean mash

Lighten up a family favourite with this vegetarian shepherd’s pie – mash celeriac and white beans with cream cheese for a low-GI topping

Black & white brownies

Improve the classic brownie with gooey chocolate batter topped with a creamy cheesecake mixture for a striking marbled effect

Cauliflower crust pizza

Whiz up cauliflower and ground almonds in a food processor to make this gluten-free pizza base – top with tomatoes, aubergine and cheese

Bolognese-stuffed roast peppers

Pan-fry beef mince with onion, garlic, tomatoes and oregano and stuff into roasted bell peppers – top with melted mozzarella cheese

Sicilian-style tuna lasagne

Swap mince for canned tuna in this budget lasagne recipe, made even easier with cream cheese instead of béchamel sauce

Minty roast veg & hummus salad

Combine roasted vegetables with chickpeas and feta cheese in this Greek-inspired salad which provides an impressive 4 of your 5-a-day

Easy peasy risotto with chilli & mint crumbs

This cheap pea risotto doesn’t skimp on flavour, with lemon zest and Italian-style hard cheese, such as pecorino or Parmesan

Frying pan pizza bianco with mushrooms & egg

This easy homemade pizza dough can be pan-fried and finished off under the grill – top with cream cheese, rosemary and an egg

Calves’ liver with sticky onion relish & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this posh version of liver and bacon, flavoured with Marsala and sage – use any leftover relish with cheese and cold meats

Shepherd’s pie with lamb’s liver

Slow cook lamb mince with liver to pack this family favourite with flavour – chop the vegetables in a processor to save time

Chilli jam ploughman’s

Swap boring ketchup for this versatile spicy tomato jam – spread it in sandwiches, add to stir-fries or fried rice, or serve with grilled steak

Chicken pesto wrap

Swap soggy sandwiches for tortilla wraps filled with chicken, cheese and veggies in this tasty packed lunch recipe that kids will love