Rainbow cupcakes

Make someone smile with these cheery rainbow cupcakes. The striped sponge and buttercream sprinkle topping are sure to brighten anyone’s day

Charred aubergines with white beans & salsa verde

Serve these charred aubergines with white beans and salsa verde topping as a veggie option at a barbecue. The aubergines char and blister beautifully

Sweet potato mash

Swap regular mash for a sweet potato version, full of vitamin C and fibre. It’s great as a topping for shepherd’s pie or fish pie, or as a veggie side dish

Rhubarb & apple crumble

Use up a glut of rhubarb and apples for this simple crumble. Ground ginger adds a nice spice to the topping, but leave it out if you’d prefer

Herby fish fingers with Chinese-style rice

This healthy, gluten-free lunch or dinner supplies a balance of carbs and protein, making it perfect for refuelling after exercise

Salmon salad with sesame dressing

Get three of your 5-a-day, plus healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, folate and fibre in this quick, easy and low-calorie salad

Allotment salad

Make the most of new season’s asparagus and radishes in a vibrant salad with a French-style dressing. Great for a barbecue

Cannellini bean & fennel ragu

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Get four of your five-a-day in this comforting cannellini bean and fennel ragu with pancetta, tomatoes and a herby gremolata topping

Super-green mac ‘n’ cheese

Revamp mac ‘n’ cheese with broccoli, spinach and peas, plus a crunchy nut and seed topping. It has all the flavour of the classic dish, but with added nutrients

Smoky bean & chorizo mac ‘n’ cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Add a spicy twist to mac ‘n’ cheese with chorizo, chipotle and smoked paprika, plus a stretchy mozzarella and cheddar topping

Chocolate eclairs

These deliciously decadent chocolate eclairs filled with creamy vanilla custard are worth the effort. Make a batch of these classic French pastries

Charred courgette, lemon & goat’s cheese galette

Bake this galette for a veggie main course with the wow factor. The pastry has a lovely nutty flavour that pairs well with the creamy goat’s cheese topping