Chunky chicken & ham chowder

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Rich and creamy, yet low in fat – you could also make this warming soup with fish

Prawn & avocado escabèche

A Chilean starter dish of Spanish origin that will get your tastebuds tingling with its combination of citrus, seafood and spice

Green bean minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures

Baked asparagus risotto

Cooking your Italian rice in the oven saves you laborious stirring time – plus this one’s low in fat and calories

Gingery Christmas cake

A good glug of ginger wine makes this cake a little different from the norm. It’s also lighter than its predecessors, so you can have two pieces!

Oriental egg fried rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sara Buenfeld’s fast and easy fried rice makes for a delicious Chinese supper

Dorset sausage pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These pasties are perfect for dunking into soup – you can make them in advance too

Tomato, basil & Parmesan scrambled eggs

Spice up your Saturday morning scrambled eggs with a taste of the Mediterranean

Fiery prawn skewers

Add a touch of spice to your weekday meals with this low-fat and fiery recipe

Quick chilli cornbread

This spicy, dense bread is an ideal accompaniment for soup or chowder – it’s ready in less than an hour

Shredded duck, watercress & orange salad

A Chinese-influenced salad of soft duck, crunchy radish and chicory and sweet orange- a casual supper

Leftover veg & orange cake

A novel way to use up root vegetables is to bake up a sweet, moist sponge with citrus flavours