Garlic chilli focaccia

A cheat’s side dish that uses traditional Italian bread topped with a garlic, chilli and parsley butter

Mustardy greens

Spring greens and peas partner well – serve in a butter and mustard glaze for a low-fat and healthy side

Rhubarb & orange cake

Make the most of seasonal fruit in this rustic bake with almond topping – serve it warm from the oven, as a pudding, or with afternoon tea

Crunchy custard-baked apples

Top your oven cooked apples with oaty, nutty granola for a hearty yet healthy pud

Penne with chorizo & broccoli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fuse Italian pasta with spicy, Spanish paprika sausage in this midweek supper with greens and cream cheese

Garlic roast lamb with hotpot potatoes

A leg of lamb stretches to feed a crowd of up to eight, especially when combined with sliced potatoes and carrots in gravy

Feelgood flapjacks

These healthier oat bars use bananas and apple to bind the mixture, so you can cut down on the fat and sugar

Couscous with courgette, fried onions & herbs

Jazz up this versatile grain with coriander, dill and mint, plus lots of grated greens, storecupboard chickpeas and rocket

Strawberry brunch bruschettas

With a drizzle of lightly salted almond sauce, creamy ricotta and fruit and nut bread, these strawberries deserve a spot on your weekend brunch menu

Speedy green chicken curry

The definition of curry in a hurry, try this fragrant Thai spice-pot with chicken, green beans, basil and basmati rice