Tomato, cucumber & coriander salad

A fresh and colourful salad to brighten up any barbecue or buffet – no matter what the weather

Three-in-one braised vegetables

This dish is so handy – while the veg cook, you’re making a tasty stock for the gravy, too

Herby mushroom pasta

A quick, low-fat idea for a midweek supper – good if you’re on a budget at around £1.15 a head

Macaroons

Bake our heavenly raspberry macaroons for afternoon tea, or as the final flourish for a dinner party. They taste as gorgeous as they look

Harissa aubergine kebabs with minty carrot salad

Whip up supper for two in a flash with these vegetarian, North African-inspired skewers with healthy slaw and hummus

Raspberry & red wine slush with peach salad

This is the perfect light summery pudding, full of intense flavours and low in fat

Blueberry & pecan oaties

Make double the quantity of this fruity cookie dough and freeze, so delicious home-baked biscuits are always close at hand

Smoked salmon with grapefruit salad

A refreshing accompaniment to any seafood dish and particulary good with oysters

Garlic beef

A cheap cut of beef transformed into a tender treat

Rose cream & raspberry jellies

With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu