Egg, beetroot & bacon salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These purple, beetroot-dyed eggs are a pretty addition to a main course salad, especially when teamed with spring leaves and a punchy dressing

Carrot & tomato soup

A creamy vegetable soup flavoured with bay and natural sweetness from the carrots

Peach crumble

A comforting fruit pudding that won’t ruin your healthy eating plan – this easy fruit crumble is low in fat and calories.

Sticky potato wedges with sesame & lemon

These homemade wedges flavoured with oregano, garlic, lemon and sesame are great served as a side dish or for dunking with dips

Squid & pinto bean stew with garlic toasts

Slow cook squid with paprika, tomato and pinto beans for a robust one-pot meal filled with tender shellfish. Serve with garlic bread on the side

Roasted squash, shallot, spinach & ricotta pasta

Use your favourite wholemeal shapes and add roasted butternut, shallots, creamy Italian cheese and spinach for a hearty Italian pasta dish

Venetian duck ragu

Cinnamon adds complexity to this slow-cooked pasta sauce, which goes perfectly with large tubular paccheri pasta, or ribbons of pappardelle

Chorizo & rosemary pearl barley risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. Spicy Spanish sausage provides a rich flavour and vibrant colour

Asian short ribs with herb salad

A Thai-style beef recipe that’s made in a pressure cooker – the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce.

Creamed corn & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A versatile side dish to be served alongside meat, fish, chicken or vegetables. Serve corn in a cream and parsley sauce

Upside-down banana cake with maple-caramel sauce

Hot toffee sauce makes sticky, warm banana cake even more of a treat

Red lentil & squash dhal

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney