Cherry tomato, kale, ricotta & pesto pasta

Fresh basil sauce and cherry tomatoes give this healthy dish a beautiful colour – it’s also full of fibre and vitamin C

Kale pasta with chilli & anchovy

Anchovies and robust greens are a classic partnership and the saltiness of the fish teams well with pasta

Crab, avocado & rocket salad

Native British crab is at its best from April to December, and this seasonal salad makes the most of its delicate flavour

Pasta ‘ncasciata (Aubergine wrapped pasta dome)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Carmelita Caruana’s celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this impressive pasta dome – superb for entertaining

Asparagus, broad bean & smoked salmon pasta

A seasonal supper or lunch

Lemon & dill rainbow trout with pickled potato salad & radish slaw

Try trout as an alternative to a traditional meat roast. It still feels special, but cooks more quickly, with minimal prep. Serve with potato salad and slaw

Aubergine fattah

Make this Middle Eastern classic for sharing – layer meat or veg with crisp flatbreads and a yogurt sauce before garnishing with pomegranate seeds

Chicken & beetroot lentil salad

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this vibrant beetroot salad with lentils

Tomato & sardine spaghetti with crispy breadcrumbs

Whip up this flavour-packed, speedy dish made using storecupboard ingredients

Dolma (yalancı dolma)

Enjoy a meat-free version of stuffed vine leaves, with tomatoes and onions. Once you’ve got the knack of the recipe, try experimenting with other fillings

Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

Creamy chicken & rice soup

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this easy chicken and rice soup