Spiced citrus bean soup

Reduced-fat coconut milk gives a lovely creaminess to this soup, but keeps it light

Baked apples

Little hands aged from 3-6 can help make these sweet treats, best served with vanilla ice cream

Campfire cupcakes

A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire

Roast pumpkin with cream, thyme & Parmesan

This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party

Turkey meatball korma

These turkey meatballs are a real winner, nutritious, cheap and low in fat. Try serving with brown basmati rice for a real health-kick

Pineapple & banana custard meringues

Light, fruity and frothy, these quick puds are a smart choice for entertaining

Red Thai salmon curry

Make this as spicy as you like and experiment with different veg. It will soon become a last minute favourite

Speedy sweet potato soup with coconut

A soup that’s ready in 20 minutes – yes, it’s that quick. So put that tin opener away

Roast rack of lamb with rosemary

Simple and impressive, this dish is perfect for a dinner party

No-bake orange cheesecake

This is an easy cheesecake for kids to prepare ahead for Mother’s Day, with a little help from Dad

No-churn ice cream

Condensed milk is a magic ingredient when making no-churn ice cream – the end result will be creamy, smooth and not at all icy

Exercise shake

Blend a mix of pomegranate juice, soya, banana and honey for a nutritionally-balanced smoothie