Cauliflower & tomato curry

This filling vegetarian curry is flavoured with green chillies and tamarind – use curry paste or a garam masala for a midweek cheat

Espresso, chocolate & chilli cake with coffee cream

The warmth of coffee and chilli combine beautifully with chocolate in this impressive dinner party dessert, finish with double cream

Toffee apple pops

Try this bite-sized take on a classic sweet treat – the toffee apple. Top with melted chocolate, chopped nuts, or hundreds and thousands

Chicken pesto wrap

Swap soggy sandwiches for tortilla wraps filled with chicken, cheese and veggies in this tasty packed lunch recipe that kids will love

Pea hummus

Use cannellini beans, garlic and tahini in this quick, easy and healthy dip – perfect packed in kids' lunch boxes with pitta bread and veggies

Prawn & mango salad

Kids will love this colourful salad with avocado and mint – add cold cooked pasta for a more filling packed lunch

Chocolate orange tart

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Tomato salad ‘Maman Blanc’

Use sweet, ripe tomatoes in this simple yet delicious side dish, lightly dressed with garlic, basil and olive oil

Lighter Pizza Margherita

This light take on an Italian classic starts with an easy homemade dough, topped with no cook tomato sauce and ricotta cheese

Coleslaw with tahini yogurt dressing

This light coleslaw swaps mayonnaise for yogurt and tahini paste to make a low fat, super healthy side dish – perfect for a BBQ