Chunky chilli

Use chunks of stewing beef in your chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Peach crumble

A comforting fruit pudding that won’t ruin your healthy eating plan – this easy fruit crumble is low in fat and calories.

Scandi meatballs

Put mushroom soup to clever use in this Scandinavian-style beef meatball dish with dill sauce

Asian short ribs with herb salad

A Thai-style beef recipe that’s made in a pressure cooker – the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce.

Spiced braised venison with chilli & chocolate

This can be eaten as stew or used in a pastry or cottage pie. The chocolate adds an extra richness and glossiness to the finished sauce

Sweet potato shepherd’s pie

Swap mashed potato for vibrant sweet potato and bulk out your lean lamb or beef mince with red lentils for a slimmer take on this comforting classic

Tasty turkey meatballs

Swap beef mince and breadcrumbs with lean turkey and oats. Serve in a tomato sauce with pasta or potatoes. See the tip to make a vegetarian version – Penne with fennel & Parmesan.

Herbed goat’s cheese & summer veg tarts

Crisp, colourful and easy to make, these vegetarian puff pastry tartlets are perfect for every occasion

Lighter moussaka with crunchy feta & oregano

Topped with tangy low-fat Greek yogurt and feta, these lamb mince and vegetable bakes make a warming meal

Low-fat turkey Bolognese

Swap your usual beef mince with turkey to reduce the fat content of this classic Italian sauce and serve with wholemeal pasta

Salmon & cucumber twists

Get creative with your canapés. These fresh and light smoked fish bites are easy to make and even easier to eat

Mini toad-in-the-holes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

BBC Good Food magazine food editor Barney adapts this classic sausage recipe to cook with his daughter Maisie