Spicy merguez & couscous pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pack up this spicy sausage stew as part of a hearty lunch – simply heat in the microwave for a filling midday meal

Sunshine Cobb salad

Pack 4 of your 5-a-day into your lunchbox with this healthy black bean, egg and prawn salad with a sweet chilli and lime dressing

Maple-roasted marrow on cavolo nero salad

Drizzle marrow with maple syrup and garlic, then top with crunchy hazelnuts and breadcrumbs for a comforting yet healthy vegetarian dish

Plum & marzipan pie

Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal

Egg & Puy lentil salad with tamari & watercress

We’ve put together the ultimate healthy recipe to ease the symptoms of menopause, packed with calcium, folate and iron

Chicken fattoush

This healthy Middle Eastern salad topped with sumac-sprinkled pitta bread is a quick and easy lunch or supper

Chicken satay salad

Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that’s high in protein and big on flavour

Spicy cauliflower pilau

This healthy, Indian-inspired side dish is made from cauliflower florets instead of rice – a quick and gluten-free addition to curry night

Egg & avocado open sandwich

Give your lunch box a moreish makeover – take the ingredients separately and assemble for a fresh and healthy midday meal

Stuffed avocado with spicy beans & feta

This super speedy meal is packed with vegetarian sources of protein – top creamy avocados with spicy kidney beans and crumbled cheese

Smoky paprika seafood rice

Savoury smoked paprika gives a real lift to this healthy yet impressive paella-style dish with prawns, baby squid and mussels

Lamb chops with griddled courgette & feta salad

Griddled chops are great with this warm courgette, mangetout and cheese salad – a simple, speedy weeknight meal for two