Tangy beetroot & bean salad

This zesty summer salad makes an unusual addition to a buffet spread

Tangy trout with a simple garden salad

This tasty and versatile fish gets a lemony makeover and makes a great treat for one

Minted green bean salad

Just 5 ingredients in this summery vegan salad – you can make it a day in advance too

Healthier risotto primavera

Angela Nilsen works her magic on this favourite Italian rice dish, making it low-fat and nourishing

Cheesy bean & sweetcorn cakes with quick salsa

Vegetarian patties packed with pulses and oozing cheddar cheese- a vibrant Mexican dish with a difference

Warm chicken liver salad

Choose chicken livers for a substantial meaty salad that’s low in fat and full of nutrients

Pasta primavera

Use fresh garden peas in this pasta primavera for a simple, colourful seasonal dish

Spring veg mix

A colourful mix of asparagus, carrots, green beans, broad beans, peas and cabbage – bursting with goodness

Thai green chicken soup

Use chicken thighs for this – they are tastier and better value than breasts

Crisp baked potatoes

Crisp-skinned, fluffy-fleshed jackets are a cheap and cheerful way to feed a crowd – great with beans and sausages

Stir-fry chilli beef wraps

Stretch your steak a little further by adding lots of peppers, tomatoes and black beans, and serving in tortillas

Three-hour shoulder of lamb

This one-pot roast is simplicity itself – cooking the shoulder slowly means the meat will melt away from the bone