Spanish chorizo and pepper pasta recipe

A healthy salad that won’t leave you feeling hungry – perfect for lunch or supper.

If you haven’t tried frozen soya beans give them a go, they’re delicious. Cook them just as you would frozen peas.

Classic bright yellow American mustard mixed with light Italian dressing perks up the pasta with pastrami  (cured...

Our shortcut for busy cooks is to use a pot of tomato salsa to coat the pasta. Treat yourselves to the sun-blush...

Jars of pickled herring are perfect instant protein, drain and mix with soured cream and white wine vinegar for a...

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

Make a classic Mediterranean salad more substantial by combining it with pasta.

A pot of tzatziki – yoghurt, cucumber and mint dip – makes a lovely light dressing for pasta and roasted vegetables.

Bought satay sauce makes a deliciously nutty dressing to this simple pasta salad.

A pasta recipe for seafood fans

A great salad for a simple supper but this recipe is also good as a barbecue accompaniment…

High in protein and fibre, farro makes a great, healthy alternative to processed white pasta, and it certainly...

Kamut pasta has a nutty texture that works well with the sweet flavours in this dish

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

Cottage cheese adds richness, but less fat than hard cheese, to this macaroni cheese recipe

Sheets of lasagne layered with a rich tomato sauce, herbed ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan. This lasagne makes a...

Everyone loves this classic, which is usually made with pancetta, but it's also a good way to use up any leftover...

Crisp, spiced breadcrumbs add a great flavour and texture to pasta dishes. The breadcrumbs are also good sprinkled...

A perfect brunch that's simple yet incredibly tasty. Serve with blueberry muffins for dessert and a glass of Buck's...

Adding some new potatoes makes this a perfect one-pot meal, or eat it with crusty bread and a green salad.

A low-fat fiesta of a dish, there’s no additional fat needed – it all comes from the chorizo and the tomatoes make...

The Moorish flavours of this dish hold up brilliantly against rich pork loin whilst the sherry and figs cooked with...

This retro dish was inspired by a Simon Hopkinson recipe from his wonderful book, The Vegetarian Option

This quick and easy recipe is a Spanish take on the traditional Italian pasta with pulses

A healthy but tasty recipe from Lighten Up author Jill Dupleix

This Spanish inspired recipe for bread rubbed with garlic and tomatoes makes a great, easy starter

This fish stew recipe is great on three levels – it’s quick, has gutsy flavours and is an inspiring way to...