Vanilla shortbread dough

Use this dough as the base for biscuits, to eat yourself, or to make as a Christmas gift

Cauliflower cheese soup

Throw a new spin on this comforting classic by blending into a smooth and creamy soup

Quick springtime pasta

Perfect for an impromptu al fresco meal out on the patio – it’s made with storecupboard items too

Grapefruit, agave & pistachio salad

Fruit salads are quick to whip up and one of the healthiest ways to start the day – sweeten with a sugar alternative

Steamed fish with ginger & spring onion

Take an Asian approach to low-fat cooking – steam fish with pak choi, mirin, garlic and soy and serve topped with coriander

Brandy butter ice cream

Throw a fresh spin on a favourite, festive sauce by serving as a sweet and creamy frozen dessert or accompaniment

Honey-mustard steamed green medley

Serve up an all-in-one side dish of broccoli, green beans, peas and leeks, glazed with sweet vinaigrette

Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon & chestnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Try a new approach to cooking these traditional winter greens. Bake your sprouts with nuts and bacon lardons – great for a roast with all the trimmings

Dressed crab cups

A simple, stylish canapé of shellfish with Dijon mustard and lemon, served in individual lettuce cups

Italian vegetable soup

Warm up your week with this good-for-you vegetable soup that’s easy to freeze ahead