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

Creamy tuna pate is great to have in the fridge for an easy lunch. Spread onto crusty bread with cucumber or enjoy in a wrap. Also great as a pre dinner nibble served with crackers.

A refreshing, flavoursome vegan noodle salad. Serve as a vegetarian main or a side salad.

A delightful combination of prunes, capers, green olives and fresh herbs. Serve with brown rice & ghee, couscous, quinoa or a sweet potato puree and simple green salad or steamed greens.

A flavoursome, mild beef korma made with home made korma curry paste. Serve with steamed basmati rice, raita and raw tomato relish

This recipe is by the wonderful Hetti McKinnon. Cauliflower florets are roasted in cumin then served with spiced lentils and a creamy spinach yoghurt. Serve as a side dish or for lunch

This is perfect to serve for lunch to share with friends or as a side for a main meal. Comes with a wedge of lemon and a feta yoghurt on the side. Serve with crusty bread and a simple salad if you wish.

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

A lovely rice side dish flavoured with lemon zest, herbs, turmeric and a touch of garlic. This one is thanks to food writer Sabrina Ghayour.

A warming chicken curry with creamy pumpkin, zucchini and spinach. Serve with fresh coriander and a dollop of yoghurt.

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 flavoursome combination of chicken and eggplant with allspice and cinnamon. Serve rice pilaf or steamed rice and top with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley.

Tender meatballs with fragrant baharat spices and red lentils, simmered in a harissa-spiced tomato sauce. Serve with cous cous or rice pilaf or over parmesan polenta.

A rich, hearty beef stew slowly cooked so the meat is lovely and tender. Cooked with broth and added veggies this old fashioned favourite is also full of goodness. Serve with cauliflower mash, polenta or mashed potatoes. A dollop of sauerkraut is also delicious!

A refreshing dessert to serve after a dinner on a summer's evening. Greek yoghurt and cream are sweetened and infused with lime leaf. Simply take the lid off and enjoy from the pot! Or dollop onto fresh or poached fruit.