Roast chicken with sweet potato gremolata salad

Roast a whole chicken for this low-calorie lunch or dinner and save the leftovers for later – swap the chicken with hard-boiled eggs for a vegetarian version.

Peanut hummus with fruit & veg sticks

This healthy, nutty dip, with tahini and smoked paprika, is perfect for spreading – eat with apple slices and vegetables for a quick lunch or snack

Herby lamb fillet with caponata

Tick off all 5 of your 5 a day with this super-healthy Sunday roast. To make it vegetarian, omit the lamb and add chickpeas to the caponata.

Asparagus & lentil salad with cranberries & crumbled feta

Asparagus tips take the leading role in this healthy, seasonal salad with spring onions, cherry tomatoes and salty crumbled cheese

Summer pistou

A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans – perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.

Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh

Crunchy cucumber and juicy nectarines add a freshness to this high-fibre, healthy lunch – for a veggie version, swap the prawns for cashews or pecans.

Tamarind aubergine with black rice, mint & feta

Aim to impress vegetarian dinner party guests with a modern meat-free main, flavoured with tangy tamarind paste, chilli and sesame seeds

Spring roast chicken

Cut the cost of a chicken dinner with thighs and be rewarded by juicy meat and crispy skin in this dish with asparagus, courgettes, peas and feta

Asparagus soup with tartines

Goat’s cheese toasts give a contrast in texture to this silky smooth soup – a special dinner party starter or seasonal lunch

Free-form asparagus & potato tart

Top cheesy rough-puff pastry with soured cream, grated gruyère and seasonal vegetables for a rustic vegetarian lunch or light dinner

Broccoli Soup

The lightest Broccoli Soup out there. So easy, delicious and healthy!

Feed-a-crowd kedgeree biryani

Bake this classic brunch dish for a crunchy rice topping, filled with smoked haddock, prawns, eggs and spices – great for dinner too