French onion soup

A deeply savoury soup to use up a garden glut, make sure you caramelise your onions so they’re really rich and tender

Sardines & watercress on toast

A low-fat lunch that’s high in omega 3. You could use any oily fish if you don’t have sardines

French bean & duck Thai curry

Traditionally, this is made with Asian snake beans, which taste very similar to French beans – but are about a foot long

Chillied cheese on toast

A hearty slice of cheese on toast ticks all the boxes when time is short – satisfying, quick to make and popular with everyone

Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Chicken livers on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Not just for stuffings and pâtés, pan-fried chicken livers make a good-value starter or light lunch

Mushroom stroganoff on toast

Chestnut mushrooms in a creamy sauce on delicious wholegrain toast – ready in around 10 minutes

Cheesy stuffed mushrooms on toast

Try a more elaborate alternative to cheese on toast with this recipe – it’s quick, filling and delicious, and only has 5 ingredients

Potted shrimps & watercress on toast

Rich, buttery potted shrimps are a real British delicacy – and this dish is ready in just five minutes

Cheshire cheese & ham on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy and tasty treat for afternoon tea, these cheese and ham toasts are given a peppery mustard kick

Comté gougères

Fill these gougères with the optional comté crèmeux and transform them from a snack or drinks nibble to a starter – they make a great start to a French menu

Leftover roast pork belly bánh mì

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use up your Sunday roast pork belly in this flavour-packed bánh mì. With pickled veg, pâté and homemade chilli paste, it’s a Monday lunchtime treat