Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze

All-in-one spring roast chicken

A complete meal in one pot- juicy whole chicken with spring vegetables that takes minutes to assemble

Peppered potato soup

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

Thai chicken and sweet potato soup

A smooth and and spicy chicken soup with a vibrant colour that's packed full of Asian aromatics

Mexican chicken stew with quinoa & beans

Spicy chicken casserole with a healthy superfood side dish of protein-rich quinoa

Broccoli & stilton soup

A smooth blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Cumin-scented chicken curry

This curry improves if you make it ahead, it gives the flavours time to mingle

Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

Proper chicken curry

Impress with this tandoori masala-spiced Indian dish with peppers, coconut and fresh coriander

Low-fat chicken biryani

This fragrant Indian chicken curry with rice topping has half the fat of your normal takeaway, and it’s low calorie

Moroccan-style chicken stew

Stay on track with this low-fat supper that’s on the table in half an hour