Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze

Creamy courgette & bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

Peppered potato soup

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A quick and classic spring canapé of tender green stems wrapped in Parma ham with a light citrus dip

Broccoli & stilton soup

A smooth blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Very simple Margherita pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

You can't beat piping hot cheese and tomato on a thin, crispy pizza base – this version is ready in just 35 minutes

Healthier beef Wellington

Angela Nilsen’s all-time dinner party classic has just one-third of the fat of the traditional recipe

Chilli-ginger garnish

Perfect served with Roopa Gulati’s Indian spice box chicken

Rosemary & chilli naan

Give plain naan a bit of a kick with this simple recipe. Once you’ve cracked this, try garlic & mint and harissa & red onion too – you’ll find the recipes below

Easy-bake bread

Baking homemade bread needn’t be difficult – this recipe is easy to follow

Banana, walnut & chocolate chip loaf

Paul Hollywood shares his banana bread recipe – this delicious bake is dotted with chocolate and nuts