Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Creamy courgette & bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

Pea & feta toasts

This spin on bruschetta tops baguette slices with crushed peas, mint and salty cheese – great for canapés

Broccoli & stilton soup

A smooth blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Potato frittata with pesto & goat’s cheese

A low-calorie Spanish omelette with potatoes, pesto and cheese to be served in wedges with fresh salad leaves

Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

Smoked salmon taramasalata

This Greek dip is an original way to use up leftover smoked salmon and works well on a sharing mezze platter

Tomato & cucumber raita

An authentic Indian yogurt dip with tomato, cucumber, cumin and fresh chopped coriander to cool down curries

Moroccan-style chicken stew

Stay on track with this low-fat supper that’s on the table in half an hour

Salmon noodle soup

This wholesome noodle soup is low fat, heart healthy and packed full of tasty ingredients

Green bean & mustard pickle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Got a glut of runner beans, or just fancy a twist on classic English piccalilli? This low-fat preserve is great with ham or in cheese sandwiches

Mint, lime & cucumber salad

This Thai-inspired side is superhealthy and low fat to boot