Chipotle black bean soup with lime-pickled onions

Use storecupboard pulses in this healthy, Mexican-inspired soup – freshen it up with sweet onions, coriander and soured cream

Trout risotto

Delicate smoked trout makes a great base for a smooth Italian rice pot with added mascarpone cheese, lemon and chives

Quick fish stew

A no-fuss pot of comfort food – pack with shellfish, white fish or salmon and serve with homemade garlic bread

Bacon & ricotta oven-baked frittata

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A thickly baked omelette that works as a filling supper, or can be sliced into wedges and served in lunchboxes or at picnics

Pea & new potato curry

A low-fat and low-calorie vegetable curry that's made with Madras spice and yogurt

Rosemary roast chicken thighs, new potatoes, asparagus & garlic

An all-in-one lighter roast with Jersey Royals and a whole bulb of garlic – the potatoes catch the lemony cooking juices

Crab, spring onion & pancetta slice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This spin on surf-and-turf will go down a treat as a starter or nibble – the lemon crème fraîche base is flavoured with mint and parsley

English mustard sauce

A creamy accompaniment to roast meats, fish or salads, this tangy sauce contains shallots, bay leaves and white wine

Passion fruit teacup puddings

Cook these steamed sponge puddings in small, sturdy ramekins and serve in little china cups when entertaining

Pulled lamb shoulder with sticky pomegranate glaze

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze