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.

Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh

Crunchy cucumber and juicy nectarines add a freshness to this high-fibre, healthy lunch – for a veggie version, swap the prawns for cashews or pecans.

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

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

Tamarind aubergine with black rice, mint & feta

Aim to impress vegetarian dinner party guests with a modern meat-free main, flavoured with tangy tamarind paste, chilli and sesame seeds

One-pot chicken with chorizo & new potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give your Sunday lunch a Spanish twist with this easy pot-roast, packed with punchy chorizo, sherry, bay and thyme

Smoky tofu tortillas

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

Tofu brekkie pancakes

Silken tofu is the secret to making a stack of fluffy, thick, American-style vegan pancakes without gluten, eggs or dairy

Asparagus soup with tartines

Goat’s cheese toasts give a contrast in texture to this silky smooth soup – a special dinner party starter or seasonal lunch

Asparagus, avocado & quinoa tabbouleh

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

Creamy spring soup with goat’s cheese & prosciutto toasts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Asparagus, peas and watercress blend beautifully in this vibrant green soup with ciabatta toasts – serve as a starter or a light lunch