Prawn, chickpea & parsley salad

A perfect sharing salad that requires no cooking – mix shellfish with canned pulses, herbs and lemon

Marmalade muffins

These craggy individual cupcakes are filled with oats, citrus and a melting middle – they’re low-fat too

Turkey chilli jacket potatoes

Turkey mince is cheap and lean – flavour Mexican-style with cumin and paprika and serve in crisp baked potatoes

Tomato & chilli harissa

Turn an abundance of veg into this Middle Eastern spice paste to use in marinades, Moroccan tagines, dips and soups

Tarragon & mustard mayonnaise

You only need one egg yolk for the foundation of this Bérnaise-like, homemade condiment with Dijon and herbs

Italian vegetable bake

A vibrant dish for slow cookers, layer summery courgettes, tomatoes and aubergine with bread and mozzarella – irresistible!

Sugar-free banana cake

The natural sweetness of fruit and a drizzle of agave syrup means less added sugar is needed in this banana bread

Salted toffee sauce

A pinch of sea salt really complements the luxurious taste of silky caramel – this sauce will work with lots of different desserts

Tender duck & pineapple red curry

This slow-cooked curry improves if made up to two days ahead, perfect for relaxed entertaining

Cooking with kids: Chocolate cornflake cakes

Everyone loves crispy cornflake cakes, whatever their age. Get the whole family in the kitchen to make these simple bites