Pollock, beetroot & potato traybake with lemony crème fraîche

This white fish is sustainable and cheaper than cod – serve it with fresh lemon dipping sauce and root veg

Flatbread pizzas

Whizz up your own homemade hummus and spread onto flatbreads then add toppings for a healthy pizza

Spicy cauliflower

This superhealthy curry side dish is a Punjabi staple. Deliciously spicy, it’s also a good source of vitamin C

Cumin-scented chicken curry

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

Potato, cheddar & red onion pasties

Cram shortcrust pastry parcels with oozing cheese and sweet onion chutney – versatile bites with a professional finish

Feta & sweetcorn samosas

These light and crispy Indian veggie snacks freeze really well and make a great party bite

Fennel & poppy seed cracker wreath

Arrange savoury biscuits in a pretty circle around your chosen cheese for a decorative centrepiece and alternative cheeseboard

Red rice & chicken salad with pomegranate & feta

Use ready-roasted chicken to shred into your salad and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day

Green bean & mustard pickle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Got a glut of runner beans, or just fancy a twist on classic English piccalilli? This low-fat preserve is great with ham or in cheese sandwiches

Romano peppers stuffed with paneer & peas

Sweet, juicy Romano peppers are ideal for
filling as this Indian-influenced dish so tastily proves

Herb salad with pomegranate & pistachios

A sweet salad with plenty of crunch that goes perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes

Family meals: Easy lamb tagine

Sweet juicy apricots and tender butternut squash are a winner with kids and make for a delicious Middle Eastern family meal for toddlers through to teens and beyond