Pate spread on crackers or rye bread is such a delicious, easy lunch. I like to serve along side some pickled veg. Of course, it's also perfect for pre dinner nibbles. Nutrient dense and full of healthy fats, chicken liver pate is a a good one to have on hand in the fridge. Small approx 120g Large approx 240g

A creamy butter bean dip made with roasted garlic, lemon and rosemary. Serve with crackers and veggie sticks or spread onto warm flat bread.

An old favourite... pumpkin soup! Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche, cracked pepper and a slice of buttered sourdough

A nourishing chicken and sweet corn soup. Made with home made chicken stock, this soup is nostalgic and satisfying.

A warming, cosy mushroom ragu cooked in wine and tomato. The perfect hearty vegetarian meal! Lighten this up with a crunchy side salad to balance the richness. Serve with shaved parmesan. *Please note, as this is served with pasta already the small size (650ml box) would feed one person and the medium (1000ml box) would feed two people.

This one is thanks to the wonderful Herbie's Spices. Baharat spice blend is a mild combination of paprika, pepper, cumin, cassia, cloves, coriander, cardamom and nutmeg. The beef is slowly cooked in the spices with olives and served with a scattering of pine nuts.

Chicken thigh pieces are gently cooked with leek, thyme and cream and topped with a buttery mashed potato topping.

Pumpkin slices are grilled on the barbecue then topped with the maple fried onions and fresh mint. Serve as a vegetarian main with some other sides to make it a meal, or as a side dish. This recipe is adapted from Very Good Salads by Shuki Rosenboim & Louisa Allen.

Cauliflower is pan fried in olive oil and sea salt, then topped with chives, lemon zest and parmesan.

This creamy polenta made with parmesan goes nicely with slow cooked meat dishes.

A flavoursome side dish when you want a little more than plain rice. Goes well with meat or lentil dishes, or enjoy alone with a green salad for lunch.

A creamy vegan roast cauliflower soup.

Slowly cooked chicken, Mexican spices, tomato and lime. Serve with soft tortillas with all the trimmings or simply with some steamed rice and a salad.

These are great for kids dinner, serve with pasta and coat with the sauce. Also perfect as a lunch with salad. They freeze well too.

A classic beef stew made with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, bacon and red wine. Serve with parmesan polenta or creamy mash and steamed greens.

Tender poached apples topped with a golden, buttery almond and spice crumble. Naturally gluten free. Serve warm with a dollop of cream and vanilla bean ice cream. *Arrives frozen*