Robert Carrier’s Moroccan harira

In Morocco this soup is served as an important part of the festivities of Ramadan: it’s the traditional soup to break the fast

St David’s Day risotto

Celebrate St. David’s Day in fine style with this recipe for a light and creamy risotto

Bean & pepper chilli

Use your choice of storecupboard pulses in this healthy vegetarian one-pot

Thai-style fish broth with greens

A ramen-style noodle soup with sustainable pollock, prawns and healthy vegetables – a low-fat, low-calorie bowl

Butterscotch cookies

Hidden rice puffs give reader Pamela Johnson’s butterscotch chocolate chip biscuits a good crunch

Mushroom & thyme risotto

Using a mixture of quinoa and rice gives a light texture and lovely nutty flavour to this dish

Teriyaki mackerel with tangy cucumber salad

Add a taste of Asia to your midweek meal with this healthy recipe

Seared steak with rocket & wheat salad

Quick but ‘real’ food with steak and salad

Hubble bubble pumpkin pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Get your kids to help you cook this simple pumpkin, bacon and rice dish – you can make in the microwave too

Broad bean, pea & orzo salad

Serve rice-like pasta grains with peas and beans, basil and a soured cream and Parmesan dressing

Fish with chilli, mango & lime salsa

Rub sea bream or mackerel with Cajun spice, bake whole and serve with a cool and fresh avocado sauce and rice

Leek & bacon risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A handful of ingredients and a quick and simple method – midweek cooking couldn’t be easier