Easy salmon sushi

Smoked salmon gives this easy recipe a festive touch and means you don’t have to prepare fresh fish – a good sushi recipes for beginners

Quinoa, lentil & feta salad

Quinoa, a protein-rich seed, makes a great substitute for rice or couscous

Crispy neeps ‘n’ tatties cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Scottish take on a rösti goes well with game, duck breast or roast chicken

Summer courgette risotto

This fresh one-pot supper makes the most of the season’s fresh produce – plus it’s a great way to get kids to eat their veg

Navarin of lamb & spring vegetables

Gordon combines baby veg and tender meat in his lighter version of a bistro classic

One-pan prawn & tomato curry

This spicy, low-fat curry is sure to become a favourite. Swap the prawns for chunks of white fish or chicken to vary it

Apricot blatjang

Blatjang, pronounced blud-young, is a condiment traditionally served with bobotie and other meat dishes. It is a cross between fruit chutney and jam

Red wine risotto with duck & garlicky mushrooms

A great way to use up leftover duck in a rich, luxurious supper dish

Chicory, pomegranate & feta salad

A no-cook, zingy vegetarian salad to serve alongside winter dishes

Beef stroganoff with herby pasta

If you usually serve beef stroganoff with rice, try it with pappardelle pasta instead – it works beautifully with the creamy sauce

Healthier risotto primavera

Angela Nilsen works her magic on this favourite Italian rice dish, making it low-fat and nourishing

Greek beans with seared lamb

Braise butter beans or ‘gigantes’ with tomatoes, onion and garlic and serve with tender lamb fillet and crumbled feta cheese