Lighter spiced carrot cake

All the joy of baking with healthier results! This traybake uses sweet potato for natural sweetness and lower fat frosting

Yogurt & spice crusted roast potatoes

A superhealthy side dish which goes especially well with Indian mains

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

The ultimate makeover: French onion soup

Angela Nilsen gives the French classic a makeover, losing the butter and beef stock to make a lighter soup that’s still full of flavour

Spiced parsnip soup

This warming vegetarian soup makes a great autumnal starter or a hearty lunch with homemade bread

Cream of cauliflower soup with sprinkles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Offer this velvety soup at a dinner party with a pick-and-mix of made-ahead sprinkles

Carrot & cheddar soup with toast soldiers

A clever and tasty way to disguise carrots for young ones

Festive golden five-spice chicken

Chinese five-spice gives this chicken a wonderfully
warm, aromatic flavour that adults and
children will love

Spiced parsnip & cauliflower soup

Batch cook this healthy vegetable soup then pack into lunchboxes and freeze – it's spiced with coriander, fennel, turmeric and ginger

Spicy pepper & tomato soup with cucumber yogurt

Serve this healthy, vibrant, veggie blend cold as a Spanish-style gazpacho or hot as a comforting supper

Minty pea & potato soup

This vibrant soup is fresh-tasting and substantial enough to have for dinner

Turkey noodle soup

Healthy, cheap and quick – this soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken