Pistou soup

Make the pesto a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge, ready to top this healthy French vegetable soup from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Thai cucumber salad with sour chilli dressing

This healthy side salad is perfect for weeknight meals or laid back barbecues

Egg, bacon & bean bowl

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A satisfying salad that’s not too high in calories, but meaty enough to be a main meal, for the whole family

Fragrant lamb flatbreads

Make your own dough with the kids and serve up these fragrant flatbreads for a happy crowd. A healthy alternative to pizza

Pan-fried smoked salmon with green beans & chives

A well-balanced meal for a supper treat

Lentil, carrot & ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use pulses as the base for your sweet mustard-dressed salad to create a healthy lunch that’s full of fibre and vitamin C

Homemade burgers with sweet potato wedges

Use lean mince and fresh chilli for a healthy and flavoursome patty and serve with paprika-spiced sweet potato chips

Lettuce, chicory & apple salad with poppy seed dressing

Make the dressing for this super healthy salad in a jar and keep leftovers in the fridge for during the week

Winter slaw with warm celery seed dressing

This coleslaw uses a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise to create a super healthy veggie salad dish

Honeyed sesame chicken with peach & cucumber salad

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

Tangy carrot, red cabbage & onion salad

This autumnal salad makes a fresh and healthy side dish and is great served with grilled halloumi or burgers

Crispy Mongolian lamb

Braise lamb breast with aromatics then grill until crisp and serve with noodles for a cheap but chic meal for two