Carrot & lentil soup with feta

Pack lentils into a carrot soup for a filling, hearty lunch. As well as being rich in protein and fibre, lentils are a good source of B vitamins and iron

Perfect pancakes recipe

An easy pancake batter recipe with tips on how to make the best pancakes every time with sweet or savoury toppings

Fragrant carrot, coconut & lentil soup

We’ve given a classic vegetarian soup a fragrant twist with a subtle hint of spice. Swap the yogurt for a dairy-free alternative to make this vegan.

Mushroom soup

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Chickpea salad

Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb

Classic Victoria sandwich recipe

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Tomato & basil soup

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

Chicken noodle soup

Mary Cadogan’s aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter’s evening – it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

Chickpea, charred aubergine & feta salad

This sharing salad contains two of your 5-a-day and is packed with flavour. Ensure the feta is vegetarian if needed

Purple sprouting broccoli, buttermilk & blue cheese soup

Make the most of seasonal broccoli with this vibrant soup, ideal for lunch or a light supper served with warm crusty bread. Garnish with a sprinkling of mixed seeds and chives

Blueberry smoothie recipe

Make a quick and simple blueberry smoothie with yogurt, banana and apple juice for busy mornings. You can easily make it vegan by using coconut yogurt

Miso & butternut soup

Make lunch more exciting with this silky and deeply savoury miso and butternut soup. Delivering all of your five-a-day, it’s also bursting with goodness