Quinoa stew with squash, prunes & pomegranate

Get a dose of iron and protein from this healthy, squash casserole that’s full of texture and flavour

Yogurt parfaits with crushed strawberries & amaretti

Get the taste of summer with this sophisticated dessert that is low fat and easy to make

Smoked salmon & avocado sushi

Fancy making sushi at home? This simple recipe makes 32 healthy little bites, ideal for lunch or served as canapés

Turkey tonnato salad

Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses

Broad beans with parsley, feta & almonds

A lovely green, summery starter to serve before a meaty main

Lime possets with raspberries

You only need four ingredients for this refreshing summer dessert, plus it can be made a day ahead

Butternut, maple & pecan lattice pie

Spiced and glowing gold, this pie is pure autumn on a plate. Use butternut squash or your Halloween pumpkin

Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Summer celebration cake

This fruity cake is impressive but easy to make – perfect for birthdays or for dessert

Smoked trout & cucumber open sandwiches

This fresh and healthy lunchtime filler is ready in a flash

Crushed raspberry creams

Barney Desmazery’s tasty berry dessert is both creamy and low in fat – no cooking needed