Chilli pepper pumpkin with Asian veg

This five-spice roasted squash dish is healthy and simple – the perfect midweek supper

From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Sesame chicken with soy dip

Liven up chicken breasts with an easy crunchy coating and serve with an Oriental-style dipping sauce

Chunky chicken & ham chowder

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Rich and creamy, yet low in fat – you could also make this warming soup with fish

Prawn & avocado escabèche

A Chilean starter dish of Spanish origin that will get your tastebuds tingling with its combination of citrus, seafood and spice

Green bean minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures

Baked asparagus risotto

Cooking your Italian rice in the oven saves you laborious stirring time – plus this one’s low in fat and calories

Gingery Christmas cake

A good glug of ginger wine makes this cake a little different from the norm. It’s also lighter than its predecessors, so you can have two pieces!

Oriental egg fried rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sara Buenfeld’s fast and easy fried rice makes for a delicious Chinese supper

Dorset sausage pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These pasties are perfect for dunking into soup – you can make them in advance too

Tomato, basil & Parmesan scrambled eggs

Spice up your Saturday morning scrambled eggs with a taste of the Mediterranean

Fiery prawn skewers

Add a touch of spice to your weekday meals with this low-fat and fiery recipe