Sweet carrot purée

Have something a little different on the side of your roast this week

Thick yogurt & herb dip

Try this Middle Eastern-inspired dip, also known as labneh, with crunchy carrot sticks

Carrot & sesame burgers

Burgers are always a barbecue staple, and these sesame-scented ones can be dressed up or down

Chicken stew recipe

Make double portions of this traditional casserole with parsnip, carrot and leek so you can freeze a batch

Minty carrot, pistachio & feta salad

A vegetarian side salad with cumin-roasted carrots, chickpeas, mint, nuts, spinach and salty cheese – great with Moroccan food

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

Tuna rainbow salad

Red, yellow, purple, green – not quite a whole rainbow, but this vibrant salad of tinned fish and veggies comes close

Tomato soup

To make the tastiest tomato soup you’ll ever experience wait until the tomatoes are at their most ripe and juicy, around September

Thai carrot & radish salad

An Asian-inspired side dish that’s everything a salad should be- light, fresh, colourful and crunchy

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

Singapore noodles with shrimps & Chinese cabbage

This Chinese-takeaway favourite is much tastier and healthier when made at home – and quicker, too

Granny Cook’s Christmas pud

If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook’s family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud