Steamed mussels with leeks, thyme & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A bistro-style starter for two. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, or make it into a main with chunky chips

Balsamic pickled shallots

Perfect partners for a creamy blue cheese

Citrus grape cake

A rustic Italian-style cake made with olive oil as well as butter. Wonderful eaten warm with a scoop of ice cream for pud

Goan mussels

You can add any other seafood to this quick aromatic green curry – prawns can go in with the coconut milk and clams with the mussels

BBQ roast chicken & chunky chips

A naughty takeaway favourite made into a real meal. This chicken and chips combo just needs a bit of salad to ensure your halo

Pears roasted in red wine

A no-fuss, low-fat dessert – no need to peel the pears, just pop them in the oven and wait for the delicious sauce to form

Ray with buttery parsley & capers

This classic way of treating meaty white
fish, sometimes called meunière, is so simple – everything’s cooked in one pan

Cheese & chilli naans

Ready in under 20 minutes and a perfect accompaniment to other Indian dishes such as dhal

Strawberry ice cream shake

Make yourself a naughty but nice summery treat, justified by lots of fruit!

Chilli green salad

This sweet salad is perfect teamed with Thai, Chinese and Japanese meals to give a bit of colour and crunch