Mushroom buckwheat risotto

A filling veggie risotto using buckwheat and porcini mushrooms for a rich, earthy flavour

Spinach protein pancakes

These gluten-free buckwheat pancakes are high in protein, folate and tasty too, with buttermilk, spinach and a pinch of paprika for added punch

Salad-stuffed blackened peppers

A great vegetarian barbecue option, blackening the skins of these stuffed peppers gives them a delicious smoky flavour. Make the buckwheat salad the day before if you want to get ahead

Homemade cocoa pops

Kids and adults will love this chocolatey breakfast cereal with buckwheat, honey and cacao

Asparagus pancakes with smoked salmon

Make the most of the asparagus season with this versatile brunch, or treat yourself to a salmon supper

Goat’s curd & spring greens salad with popped buckwheat

A colourful salad with plenty of crunch – radishes, broccoli and buckwheat make a great contrast to sweet, smooth beetroot and creamy cheese

Chocolate & hazelnut thumbprint cookies

The food processor does most of the work in this cookie recipe, but younger children will enjoy rolling the dough into balls and thumbprinting. Older kids can make them on their own

Cocktail blinis

These dainty little Eastern European pancakes have a distinctive flavour and are party perfect. Finish with two toppings – beetroot and quail's egg, and smoked salmon pâté – for a creative canapé

Crispy salmon with turnip, mandarin & noodle salad

A fresh and zingy salad with Chinese cabbage, sesame-crusted salmon and the unsung hero of British veg, the turnip

Courgette fritters with dill & cucumber sauce

Grated courgette and goat’s cheese are pressed into patties and baked in this sensational vegetarian starter

Date & buckwheat granola with pecans & seeds

This all-natural granola is sweetened with date purée to make crunchy clusters of nutrient-rich oats, grains seeds and nuts

Tofu brekkie pancakes

Silken tofu is the secret to making a stack of fluffy, thick, American-style vegan pancakes without gluten, eggs or dairy