Hot little Christmas cakes

Forgotten to make your Christmas pud? These speedy cakes are the perfect alternative

Creamy spinach soup

The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup

Miso chilli steak with crispy sweet potatoes

Try this Asian twist on steak and chips – serve griddled beef with a chilli miso baste and sesame-flecked sweet potatoes

Prawn & tomato stew with gremolata topping

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest – it’s low in fat and calories too

Teriyaki chicken meatballs with rice & greens

Try a family supper with a difference with these chicken patties served in a sweet Japanese sauce and basmati

Sweet jacket potato with piri-piri prawns

Treat yourself to a special solo supper of spiced shellfish, sweet red peppers and paprika mayonnaise on a baked potato

Baked rabbit & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use rich and tasty rabbit in this paella-like dish – it’s baked for ease, and is spiced with chorizo, paprika and saffron

Chicken with mustard lentils

Chicken thighs and drumsticks go a long way when teamed with healthy pulses flavoured with Dijon, cream and parsley

Golden couscous with apricots & crispy onions

Jazz up your grains with fried onions, mint and coriander, a touch of fruit and spices

Seeded flatbreads

Moroccan-style breads with nigella and sesame seeds, great for wrapping and dipping