Homemade pappardelle with crab & broad beans

Make your own pappardelle and you may never go back to shop-bought pasta. Fresh crab adds a touch of luxury to a sauce rich with tomatoes and broad beans

Greek salad muffins

Whip up these savoury muffins for a picnic, or for lunch on the run. If you can find the Greek cheese kefalotiri use this, or parmesan, for cheesy flavour

Mozzarella & salami picnic baguette

A perfect sandwich for a summer picnic. Filled with salami, spinach, basil, pesto and mozzarella, it has all the flavours of Italy that kids and grownups will enjoy

Bouillabaisse

Make this classic French fish soup at a dinner party for friends and family. It's a challenge, but will make an impressive starter or main course

Lightly spiced fish fajitas

Get the kids involved at dinner time with these mildly spiced fish fajitas served in tortillas with their choice of avocado, peppers, cheese and soured cream

Slow cooker chilli

Batch-cook this chilli and freeze for healthy dinners when you're pushed for time. It'll soon become a family favourite with hidden vegetables to nourish fussy eaters

Toddler recipe: Batch-cook mini pork & veg balls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Try these toddler-friendly meatballs with tasty tomato sauce for your little one. Batch-cook and freeze them for easy, healthy dinners when you're busy

Toddler recipe: Mini shepherd’s pies

Make these shepherd's pies for your toddler and see how they wolf them down. As well as lamb, they're packed with lentils, carrots, courgette and pepper

Indian lamb chops

Try these crispy Indian lamb chops cooked Amritsari-style on the barbecue. Two marinades means it takes more time to prepare, but you'll achieve more flavour

Fennel & pancetta minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this minestrone soup with pancetta, macaroni, fennel and peas for a hearty lunch or easy midweek dinner. Serve with pesto and crusty bread

Tuna & caper orzo with parsley

Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting – and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard

Mushroom sauce

Rich and full of umami savouriness, this simple creamy mushroom sauce is perfect with steak, chicken or tossed through hot pasta