Summer pistou

A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans – perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.

Lighter South Indian fish curry

Use reduced-fat coconut milk and white fish fillets to make a low-fat, low-calorie curry that's still luxuriously creamy

Roasted cauliflower with spring veg & barley salad

Roast cauliflower florets with olive oil and serve with a light barley salad for a refreshingly simple meat-free main

Smoky tofu tortillas

Smoked tofu adds protein to these vegetarian fajitas – pop on the table with corn or wheat wraps and watch them disappear

Big breakfast with asparagus

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cut down on the washing up by cooking everything in the oven with this no-fuss ‘fry-up’ of bacon, black pudding and eggs

Garlicky lamb cutlets with Sicilian-style greens

Marinate lamb with rosemary, then serve with an asparagus, broad bean and spinach salad with juicy sultanas and tangy shallots

Asparagus, avocado & quinoa tabbouleh

Add texture and flavour to this nutritious side or packed lunch with soya beans, crunchy cucumber and chopped fresh herbs

Cupcake caterpillar birthday cake

This beautiful bake is a great way to celebrate Lewis Carroll’s iconic Alice in Wonderland – decorate with fondant icing and chocolate bars

Coronation drumsticks

Juicy chicken drumsticks are a family picnic favourite – add some exotic flavours with a curried yogurt and mango marinade

Fennel, pomegranate & broad bean salad

This bulgur wheat and chopped herb salad makes a scrumptious side to take to a picnic – drizzle the dressing over before serving

Lighter gingerbread

This dark and sticky ginger cake is made healthier with naturally sweet dates, buttermilk and plenty of cinnamon and fresh ginger

Mini top-your-own pizzas

Get the kids involved in making this easy homemade dough, then let them mix-and-match their favourite toppings