Bitterleaf salad

A simple salad dressed with good olive oil and lemon juice

Gooseberry jam

Use up a seasonal glut of fruit in a tasty homemade preserve – store it for months or present it as a gift in a rustic hamper

Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing

Dress chargrilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, coriander and yoghurt for a versatile veggie side dish that you can cook on the hob or bbq

Open prawn cocktail sandwich

A lighter version of the classic prawn cocktail, treat yourself to this satisfying yet low-fat lunch

Beef schnitzel

Junior Good Food readers, Olivia, Grace & Emma, share their child-friendly, pan-fried beef recipe

Puy lentil, spiced roast carrot & feta salad

High in fibre, a good source of iron, vitamin C and it counts as 3 of your 5-a-day – what’s not to love about this superhealthy salad?

Honey & thyme carrots

Braise carrots until tender with lemon thyme and honey for a versatile side when feeding a crowd

Baked fruity autumn pudding

This pudding is bursting with autumn flavours, and can be made up to a day ahead – just reheat in the microwave

Berry bake with passion fruit drizzle

A fruity family pud for summer – and the bonus is that it’s low fat too

Smoked mackerel with herb & beet couscous

Packed full of good stuff, this salad is enough for two, plus a lunchbox the next day

Pear, chicory & blue cheese salad

Creamy blue cheese, ripe pears and walnuts make a winning combination in this elegant salad

Fusilli with glorious green spinach sauce

Try this sumptuous dish with a no-cook pasta sauce