Fig & ricotta tart with hot honey drizzle

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed

Spiced plum & coconut cake

Try this bake in the period between late summer and early autumn. Plums pair so well with coconut and spices. Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or cream

Spicy chicken with coconut rice & beans

Cook up this creamy Jamaican-style chicken served with kidney bean and red pepper coconut brown rice. It’s deceptively healthy – low in fat and rich in fibre

Shake-it-up chopped salad

Layer the ingredients in this salad in a large container, with the more tender leaves on top away from the dressing on the bottom, then shake it at lunchtime to perfectly distribute the dressing

Smoky fish dip & bagel chips

Turn oily fish into a scoopable dip for a great way to encourage kids to eat more of it. Oily fish, such as mackerel, is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids

Chicken onigiri

Try these Japanese rice balls filled with a chicken, spring onion and mayo filling. You can buy an onigiri mould online to make the recipe even easier

Storecupboard saucy pasta & chickpeas

Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes

Peach & soured cream muffins

Use ripe summer peaches in these fruity soured cream muffins, topped with a crunchy brown sugar and cinnamon crust

Mozzarella with spicy tomatoes & garlicky toast

Make the most of tomato season in summer with this simple recipe. You could finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to bring out the sweetness

Juicy Lucy burgers stuffed with cheese & pickle

Up your burger game with these juicy, subtly spiced beef patties, stuffed with gooey cheese and tangy pickles. Serve with chips