Carrot & tahini soup

Ideal for a light lunch or starter, this healthy, colourful soup is a tasty blend of chickpeas, carrots and tahini. Top with a scattering of fried chickpeas to serve

Nut roast rolls

Bake these vegetarian nut roast rolls for a Boxing Day buffet or summer picnic. They’re packed with mushrooms, lentils and nuts, and encased in puff pastry

Protein balls

Make tasty protein balls using oats, protein powder, flaxseed and cinnamon to enjoy post-exercise and replenish your protein stores.

Brazilian carrot cake

Love carrot cake? Try this Brazilian-inspired take on the baking favourite, with a chocolate drizzle topping which takes it to new levels of deliciousness

Tuscan-style ribollita

Save up stale bread and transform it into this thick, chunky, delicious stew, which is low in fat and calories, and showcases tomatoes, beans and cavolo nero.

Snickerdoodles

Is your dream cookie crisp on the outside and soft in the middle? If so, these cinnamon biscuits are for you. A classic American bake, they’re popular for a reason

Healthy lasagne

Enjoy our lighter version of the family classic – lasagne. It has bags of flavour, but comes in at under 500 calories a portion, as well as packing in four of your five-a-day

Green soup with crispy chorizo

Blend spinach, kale and potatoes to make this vibrant green soup, topped with crispy chorizo for extra flavour

Christmas jam

Make the most of seasonal cranberries with Christmas jam. You can add edible glitter to make it extra-special, if you like – it makes a great gift for friends

Homemade hot chocolate

Indulge in a homemade hot chocolate. Perfect as the cold nights draw in, you can add a pinch of chilli, cinnamon or a slug of rum if you like