Vegetable stew with herby dumplings

The pearl barley makes this stew really hearty – perfect for a cold winter evening

Broccoli soup with cheese toasties

Use up any leftover cheese – blue, cheddar, red leicester… – in these melty baked sandwiches with soup

Easy gooseberry cobbler

This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer

Baked cherry cheesecake

This impressive make-ahead dessert, from Good Food reader Jane White, is sure to become a favourite

Summer couscous salad

A Middle Eastern treat, ready in minutes

Oriental beef skewers with cucumber salad

Ready in a flash these skewers are perfect for barbecues or the grill

Honeyed sesame chicken with peach & cucumber salad

Give chicken breasts a sticky coating and serve with an unusual salad for a healthy lunch

Tomato consommé with Lancashire cheese on toast

Lisa Allen, head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote, uses the best local ingredients for this elegant soup

Salmon & egg wraps with mustard mayo

These tasty wraps are a great way of feeding friends, just lay all the ingredients on a platter so everyone can assemble their own

Spinach & ricotta cannelloni

Keep a few portions of this vegetarian classic in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a satisfying supper