Dried apricot jam

A delicious preserve made from storecupboard dried fruit- serve with hot buttered toast or present as a gift

Minced beef pie & minty mushy peas

A traditional beef pie featuring carrots, celery, onion, gravy and puff pastry with a side of flavoured mushy peas

Salmon & lemon rice pastry parcel

Throw a whole new spin on fish pie with this flaky puff pastry bake – filled with capers, basmati and red peppers too

Griddled chicken & corn on the cob salad

Grill whole sweetcorn and serve with paprika-spiced chicken and crisp Little Gem for a healthy, speedy salad

Lemon sole with crab & tarragon butter sauce

This whole baked fish looks impressive on a platter for sharing, served simply with potatoes and greens

Lemon marmalade

Homemade marmalade needn’t be hard work – this simple method cooks lemons whole to start, saving time and effort

Herby celery & bulgur salad

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days – a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand

Microwave bread sauce

This super-quick sauce for meat frees up your hob and is much better than the shop-bought instant variety

Baby potato fondants

This sumptuous side dish uses small new potatoes cooked until buttery-soft inside with crispy skins on the outside

Beetroot hummus

This freezable hummus is a great way of using up a glut of beetroot and makes a vibrant, healthy snack

Skinny pepper, tomato & ham omelette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you’re in need of a protein boost try making this healthy omelette for breakfast, using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol

Mediterranean vegetables with lamb

A one-pot packed with veg and tender lamb that will keep the whole family satisfied