Creamy pumpkin soup with lemongrass and chilli recipe

Lean mince, plus a healthy root veg mash with no butter, give this cottage pie recipe a healthy twist

A stunning light salad - perfect for summer dinner parties

This seafood recipe works equally well as a nibble and a starter

Flour tortillas sandwiched together with cheese and vegetables – delicious

Supermarket meat labelled as 'braising steak' can often be a combination of various cuts of beef. Ask your butcher...

A Mexican favourite of flour tortillas sandwiched together with a savoury cheese & vegetables mix

No more boring sausage recipes! Try this interesting way to cook them for the perfect family feast.

An Asian style broth with chilli and pak choi

Such a quick recipe that packs a real punch. If you like chilli, go for the hot Peppadews – they have a great kick

This curry is lower in fat than others but it certainly isn't lacking in flavour

These are so tasty- great with a mug of coffee or in a packed lunch

This is an aromatic, rather than hot and spicy curry, suitable for vegetarians. It is also a reduced fat curry

The on-trend buckwheat noodles work perfectly in this tangy salad recipe

A quick and simple chicken recipe that packs loads of flavour

Inspired by Thai cooking, this subtly seasoned dish makes a delicious lunch. Taken from The Skillet Cookbook.

A simple curry paste transforms lean pork mince into a delicious burger – with no need for a bun or any mayo!

This easy marinade is full of flavour and makes perfect Friday night food

Salmon’s rich taste works so well with South-East Asian spices, and buying a whole side is an excellent way to cater...

This is a fantastically easy guinea fowl recipe with delicious results

This easy curry recipe is perfect for summer

This recipe combines fashionable fusion, with lime, chilli, coriander and lemongrass, which is wonderfully cleansing...

A light, warming soup that's perfect for lunch. Taken from The Parisian Diet

This soup recipe is naturally rich and creamy so you only need a tiny bit of cheese

This superfood soup recipe is thick and creamy, but it's the potato that thickens it, not the cream!

A soup that is perfect for wintery days. This is not a soup to make if you are in a hurry, as it is the long slow...

This hearty soup is packed with vegetables and sausages so even the kids will like it!

New seasons garlic, also called ‘wet ‘ or green garlic is harvested in June. Make the most of its delicate flavour...

It may seem an extravagant indulgence but asparagus makes a fine soup. Be careful not to over- cook the asparagus...

This is real comfort food, can be made from Sunday lunch leftovers and will give you a lift if you’re under the...

This knobbly root vegetable has a sweet nutty flavour and can be prepared and cooked in the same way as potatoes....

A scrumptious recipe for meat eaters which can be prepared ahead

A new twist on the traditional cottage pie recipe. This simple dish is perfect comfort food

Trout gravadlax is a quick and easy alternative to smoked salmon. It is a great recipe for a light lunch or starter

Try a new fruit salad recipe - so quick, easy and tasty

Our twist on chilli con carne, with black-eyed beans and fewer ingredients

Try this tasty vegetarian burger recipe

Try this delicious vegetarian lasagne recipe - an ideal midweek supper recipe

An easy lamb recipe which is ideal for summer entertaining and ready in 20 mins. These lamb cutlets can go on the...

This recipe yields a moist cake that will keep for three days in an airtight container

A mildly spicy, super-quick low-fat dish. Taken from The Parisian Diet

A delicious, meat-free lasagne recipe – if cooking for strict vegetarians, replace the Parmesan with a suitable...

A delightful combination of flavours to serve with warm focaccia or ciabatta as a starter

You can make this filling vegetarian dish "meaty" by adding chunks of chicken. Brown them, then add to the pan with...

Your guests will be so impressed by this delicious fresh pasta dish!

Delia Smith created this delicious vegetarian lasagne recipe which is a hit even with spinach haters

A tasty new take on the veggie burger. From Street Kitchen by Richard Johnson.

For a more substantial meal, grill slices of baguette topped with rounds of goats cheese and float 2 to 3 of these...

These are delicious served with a tomato and feta cheese salad for a light lunch or to accompany grilled lamb chops...

Valentine Warner's quick and easy ham recipe using seasonal vegetables and a delicious parsley sauce

This refreshing recipe makes a great Asian style salad

Try this different way to serve rice, using Indian flavours

This Tuscan recipe is a great way of turning leftover vegetables into a robust, delicious soup

A delicious Spanish-inspired recipe full of rich flavours

This easy Mexican chicken mole recipe is part of Woman and home's wine and chocolate diet

A healthy, tasty vegetarian soup recipe

This is a fabulous lamb recipe - yummy and flavoursome

Give the traditional carrots recipe a sweet twist this Christmas by cooking them in orange juice

Roasted butternut squash with a hint of spice tossed together with a speedy French dressing is a speedy, satisfying...

This dessert, I have to confess, is based on an idea suggested by my good friend Ken Hom. Eat hot or warm with...