Warm roasted squash and Puy lentil salad

This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a store cupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day

Chickpea, tomato & spinach curry

A superhealthy, vegan curry that accounts for 2 of your 5-a-day and is low in calories to boot!

Spiced okra curry

This dish from reader Arjmand
Sheikh, passed down from her Indian
great-grandmother, proves just
how delicious okra can be

Mediterranean salad tarts

Light, fresh-flavoured vegetarian snacks

Gnocchi & tomato bake

A comforting veggie main packed with rich Italian flavours

Pumpkin risotto

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make – just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Lemon curd & yogurt fool

Treat yourself to a delightfully easy family dessert – ready in just five minutes

Spicy vegetable & quinoa one-pot

This high fibre dish counts as 3 of your 5-a-day, with a creamy and spicy curried sauce

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit