Vanilla cherry pie

Break through crisp shortcrust pastry and dig into the fruity filling of this comforting, seasonal pudding for an indulgent weekend treat

Amaretto meringue cake with strawberries & cherries

This Pavlova cake is inspired by the fruity filling of the Austrian dessert, Spanische Windtorte, with strawberries, cream, cherries and almonds

Turkey meatloaf

Use ground turkey to lighten up this comforting American classic – a low fat, low calorie dinner that the whole family will love

Turkey & mushroom pot pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
It doesn’t get much more comforting than the classic British pie – add streaky bacon and thyme and serve in individually portioned dishes

Lentil kofta with orzo & feta

Middle-Eastern inspired vegetarian ‘meatballs’ pair perfectly with orzo pasta and creamy feta cheese – a deliciously different everyday dinner

Aubergine with prawns in oyster sauce

Stir-fry strips of aubergine and red pepper with garlic and ginger for an Asian-style supper in just half and hour – serve over rice or noodles

Veggie meatballs with tomato courgetti

Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein

Wholewheat flatbreads with beans & poached egg

This wholesome, flavourful dish makes for a really substantial brunch – if you’re eating earlier for breakfast you could serve half the beans.

Gnocchi with parsley, butter & samphire

Pass on the pasta and try making your own potato gnocchi – forage for samphire to make a fresh and frugal meat-free main

Taleggio tart with walnut pastry

Delicate, nutty pastry provides a perfect backdrop to the creamy filling of this mouthwatering meat-free main course

Tofu escalopes with black olive salsa verde

Pressed tofu makes a delicious vegetarian alternative to chicken Milanese, with a crisp mustard and Parmesan breadcrumb coating

Poached salmon & asparagus with wild garlic mayonnaise

Bake this fabulous fish dish en papillote for a smart, seasonal main course that looks spectacular when served at the table