Beetroot patties

These wholesome, gluten-free beetroot and apple bites are coated with sesame seeds and baked, then served with a creamy avocado dip

Lighter vegetable lasagne

This layered pasta dish is a family favourite – give it a healthy makeover with ricotta, lentils and lots of filling vegetables

Courgette fritters with dill & cucumber sauce

Grated courgette and goat’s cheese are pressed into patties and baked in this sensational vegetarian starter

Courgette & cheddar soda bread

This simple loaf is easy to make but big on flavour and texture, with mature cheese, grated courgettes, oats and thyme

Vanilla cherry pie

Break through crisp shortcrust pastry and dig into the fruity filling of this comforting, seasonal pudding for an indulgent weekend treat

Amaretto meringue cake with strawberries & cherries

This Pavlova cake is inspired by the fruity filling of the Austrian dessert, Spanische Windtorte, with strawberries, cream, cherries and almonds

Turkey meatloaf

Use ground turkey to lighten up this comforting American classic – a low fat, low calorie dinner that the whole family will love

Turkey & mushroom pot pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
It doesn’t get much more comforting than the classic British pie – add streaky bacon and thyme and serve in individually portioned dishes

Lentil kofta with orzo & feta

Middle-Eastern inspired vegetarian ‘meatballs’ pair perfectly with orzo pasta and creamy feta cheese – a deliciously different everyday dinner

Aubergine with prawns in oyster sauce

Stir-fry strips of aubergine and red pepper with garlic and ginger for an Asian-style supper in just half and hour – serve over rice or noodles

Gnocchi with parsley, butter & samphire

Pass on the pasta and try making your own potato gnocchi – forage for samphire to make a fresh and frugal meat-free main

Tofu escalopes with black olive salsa verde

Pressed tofu makes a delicious vegetarian alternative to chicken Milanese, with a crisp mustard and Parmesan breadcrumb coating