BBQ halloumi fajita skewers

Love fajitas? These grilled halloumi versions will be a winner. Cooking the cheese, peppers and onions on the barbecue imparts a smoky flavour

Fried chicken

Try Melissa Thompson’s favourite method for cooking fried chicken inspired by the cooks she met while delving into this history of this classic dish

Cherry bakewell tart

Make this glorious cherry bakewell tart for dessert, with homemade almond pastry, a frangipane filling, cherry jam and fresh cherries dotted throughout

Sweet & sour bean curry

Create this veggie bean curry for an easy midweek meal – it’s healthy and low in calories and fat. It contains a mixture of black-eyed beans and butter beans

Lemon & herb chicken club burger

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Create a winning combination with smoky barbecued chicken breasts stacked in a burger with bacon, lettuce, avocados and a moreish lemony burger sauce

Turkey sausage & pesto soup

Cook up some turkey or chicken sausages and combine with cannellini beans, kale and pesto to make this filling soup. Serve with crusty bread, if you like

Tofu omelettes with soy dressing

Enjoy a tofu omelette for a balanced and low-calorie dinner. Serve with rice, broccoli and a drizzle of chilli dressing for an easy, flavourful midweek meal

Gluten-free lemon shortbreads

Bring some zest to the occasion with this crowd-pleasing gluten-free lemon shortbread biscuits. You could also try using lime or orange zest for a similar citrus flavour

Air-fryer doughnuts

Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon

Polish doughnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make a batch of fluffy glazed doughnuts, topped with crunchy chopped almonds for a special occasion. The dough includes jam for a subtle sweetness