John’s jambalaya

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A fragrant chorizo one-pot inspired by Creole cooking, flavoured with thyme, oregano, smoked paprika and cayenne

Nasi goreng (Indonesian stir-fried rice)

This fragrant rice dish with chicken, prawns and shredded omelette is the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers

Lamb shoulder & smoky aubergine flatbread

This is loosely based on the Turkish dish of lahmacun, but with a thicker bread base similar to pizza. Great for using leftover lamb, the charred aubergine gives a smoky depth

Braised summer veg

A mixture of vibrant broad beans, courgettes, fennel and radishes makes this the perfect three of your five-a-day summer side

Peri-peri chicken pilaf

A low-fat spicy chicken one-pot with peppers, tomatoes and fresh red chillies – three of your five-a-day

Curried chicken & new potato traybake

A healthy one-pan traybake with garam masala, turmeric, ginger and garlic – lightly spiced and ideal for a family supper

Coronation chicken scones

What could be more British than this scone and coronation chicken combo? Ideal for a summer party or picnic

Curried turkey lettuce wraps

A 5-minute filler to keep you going until dinner. This low-fat lettuce cup with a touch of spice is a super simple snack that has all the flavours of Coronation chicken

Creamy chicken & asparagus braise

This delightfully summery, low-calorie, low-fat dish packs in plenty of greens and has a yogurt, tarragon and garlic sauce

Summer carrot, tarragon & white bean soup

This satisfying, low-fat, low-calorie vegan soup provides three of your five-a-day. It's suitable for freezing so why not make a few meals out of it?

Niçoise chicken salad

We've given the usual tuna Niçoise a twist by using chicken, for a lean veggie-packed salad that's also rich in fibre, folate, vitamin c, iron and three of your five-a-day

Roast poussin with pickled radishes

Spatchcocked poussins don't take nearly as long as chicken and this recipe with herbs, garlic and lemon can be cooked in the oven or on the barbecue