Sausage & broccoli carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A spin on the Italian classic using sausage meatballs, spaghetti and greens – on the table in half an hour

Thai-style fish broth with greens

A ramen-style noodle soup with sustainable pollock, prawns and healthy vegetables – a low-fat, low-calorie bowl

Butterscotch cookies

Hidden rice puffs give reader Pamela Johnson’s butterscotch chocolate chip biscuits a good crunch

Salt beef club with Cajun fries

An indulgent solo supper of a layered sandwich with sliced beef, creamy dressing and homemade chips

Herby lamb burgers with beetroot mayo

Lamb and mint is a classic flavour combination, made even better with contrasting beetroot relish

Hot cumin lamb wrap with crunchy slaw & spicy mayo

A healthy kebab flatbread – make double the cabbage and carrot coleslaw and have leftovers for lunch

Moroccan spiced cauliflower & almond soup

Satisfying and comforting soup is the ultimate meal in a bowl, like this smooth and spicy North African blend

Celery sticks with blue cheese dip

This tangy, creamy sauce makes a great centrepiece for a party platter but is versatile enough to go beyond crudités

Brussels sprouts with chestnuts & sage

Prepare this simple festive side dish to jazz up the humble sprout. It makes a great get-ahead dish to save you time on Christmas Day

Crunchy cauliflower, apple & blue cheese salad

A tasty combination of crunchy cauliflower, sweet apple and creamy, salty blue cheese