Asparagus & cheese tart

Bring together seasonal British flavours in this springtime quiche

Beetroot & fennel gratin with macadamia & hazelnut dukkah

Dukkah is an Egyptian spice and seed mix to scatter over dishes to add another flavour dimension- a colourful veggie dish

Gooseberry ice cream

Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit

Turkey patty & roasted root salad with Parmesan dressing

Turkey mince is a great value, lower fat option and really versatile – this meatball salad combines great flavours

Florentine dairy-free pizza

Hit your 5-a-day target in one go with this crisp pizza piled high with veg, suitable for the lactose-intolerant

Braised beef with anchovy toasts

This slow-cooked dish makes a cheaper cut of beef skirt tender and melt-in-the-mouth. It’s freezable too so great for a simple, budget dinner party

Classic jacket potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make the perfect jacket potato – crispy on the outside and meltingly soft in the middle

Spicy lentil soup with curry pinwheel rolls

Warm up a winter evening with this spicy and flavoursome curried soup

Forager’s tarts

Vibrant, autumnal tartlets packed with mushrooms, juniper berries and blackberries

Barbecued fajita steak

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you’re ready, light the barbie and get cooking…