Sherried squash soup

A good soup soon becomes a fail safe recipe for any occasion. You can always miss out the sherry if making for children

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Tortellini with pesto & broccoli

A speedy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours – perfect for packed lunches

New potato & tamarind salad

Tamarind is commonly used to flavour potatoes in India, and makes this low-fat salad authentic and punchy

Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze

Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu

This veggie Bolognese-style sauce is great served with pasta and crams in three of your five-a-day

Blue cheese & grape salad with caramelised pecans

This salad has a great balance of sour, sweet, crunchy and smooth

Tangy roasted peppers

Get a taste of the Mediterranean with a laidback spread of roasted vegetables and salads

Aubergine & chickpea curry

With golden aubergine, fresh tomatoes and a fragrant coconut sauce, this veggie curry’s a surefire summertime winner

Wild mushroom tartlets

Delicious tartlets, perfect for a buffet or light appetiser, just choose your own mix of mushrooms to make it your own