Beetroot & avocado nori rolls with wasabi dipping sauce

The dipping sauce adds real punch to this impressive looking vegan canapé. If you can’t get hold of wasabi, substitute for storecupboard horseradish instead

Baked carrot & nigella seed bhajis with raita

A healthy baked carrot alternative to much-loved Indian side dish onion bhajis. Serve these golden, crispy snacks as part of a thali or curry feast

Quick pickled cucumbers

These surprisingly speedy pickled cucumber ribbons are delicious with any smoked fish, particularly salmon. Add some irresistible crunch to your dish

Green shakshuka

Treat yourself to a shakshuka with a difference. Mix up your favourite greens, eggs and flatbreads to serve with this healthy weekend breakfast

Masala mackerel

The strong flavour of mackerel can handle some spice, so we’ve paired it with aromatic cumin, coriander and fennel, fiery ginger and tangy pickled onions

Venison, stilton & rosemary pasties

These buttery venison pasties could be prepared ahead of time then heated in the oven until golden brown when you need a warming winter snack

Warm Moroccan cauliflower salad

A warm Moroccan salad with blitzed cauliflower, pomegranate seeds and crunchy pine nuts. A light lunch or side dish that's 3 of your 5 a day

Beets & carrots with cumin & haydari

Haydari is a Turkish meze of strained yogurt, herbs and garlic and it pairs well with crunchy carrots and beetroot in this simple veggie starter

Toffee banana spring rolls

Try a sweet, sesame twist on the classic spring roll and serve up this toffee and banana dessert with cool coconut ice cream and crispy pastry

Skinny lamb biryani

Satisfy your curry cravings with this clever low-calorie rice dish. The lamb is stir-fried and the ‘rice’ is a cauliflower pilau creation

Pheasant & mushroom pastry puff slice

Looking for an easy way to use up tasty pheasant leftovers? This golden brown pastry parcel with a sherry and crème fraîche sauce makes a filling lunch or hearty supper

Melting meatball macaroni

This recipe has all the elements of comfort food; beef and pork meatballs with an oozing cheesy filling, a rich tomato sauce and pasta