Courgette and martini may seem unlikely bedfellows, but blended with lemon and shots of gin and vermouth, this is a delicious take on a cocktail classic
Cook and serve this easy, healthy lunch in under 15 minutes. It gives you three of your 5-a-day, and the wholemeal noodles add fibre while colourful veg provides beta-carotene and vitamin C.
Make the most of leeks in this veggie hash with fried eggs. A topping of crispy sage leaves really adds to the flavour. Garnish with grated cheese, if you like
Porcini mushrooms give this healthy soup a real umami flavour boost. Pour into a flask for a warming, low-calorie lunch that you can take to work
Add a twist of pepper and cardamom to butter to make your own flavoured butter. Enjoy it with crusty bread or melt onto grilled or barbecued chicken
Smoke your turkey crown for Christmas dinner with a twist. If you skip the smoking step, this recipe will still give you an easy, succulent roast
Transform simple shop-bought hummus with these fabulous meatballs, topped with pistachios and mint. This takes just 15 minutes to make, yet tastes so decadent
Juicy chicken drumsticks are a family favourite – make them fit for a king with our spicy mango marinade
A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor - we've got ideas for using up the leftovers too
The flavours of the fish work well with the crunch of the aniseedy fennel salad
Wow guests at the end of an Asian-inspired menu with this Vietnamese twist on a crème brûlée. Here, the cream is infused with fragrant lemongrass
We used kale in this sumptuous side dish, but any winter green would work well. Try cavolo nero or chard.
Make this peanut soup for lunch. Nutrient-dense, peanuts are a great source of good-for-you fats, protein and fibre, as well as stress-busting B vitamins
Impress dinner guests with homemade port and chicken liver pâté, which takes just 30 minutes to make. Enjoy as a starter with our rosemary crackers
Toss halloumi sticks in seasoned flour, then bake in the air fryer for a crisp finish. Serve with garlic and coriander yogurt on the side for dipping
Kick back with a green mandarin negroni. Green mandarins add sour notes to the cocktail, but if you can’t find them, orange mandarins offer a sweeter flavour
A great gluten-free alternative to pasta. Look out for wheat-free soba noodles too
Sea bass eaten with the skin on and potato-skin chips so crisp they rustle in the pan, this fish dish is served with crab butter for a touch of indulgence
Cut the cost of a chicken dinner with thighs and be rewarded by juicy meat and crispy skin in this dish with asparagus, courgettes, peas and feta
Pack in the nutrients in our spinach eggs with beans, red lentils, passata and basil. As well as delivering on taste, it counts as all five of your 5-a-day
This simple spread contains only a few ingredients and makes a convenient vegan snack. Spread it on apple rounds – an easy way to get one of your five-a-day fruit and veg portions.
Get four of your 5‑a‑day in this flavourful vegetable biryani. It's easily doubled, and you can add a halved green chilli if you like extra spice.
Combine basil, pine nuts or cashews, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. Perfect for pizza, pasta and sandwiches.
Prepare our easy roast chicken as a festive dish for the family on the weekend. Serve this beloved Sunday lunch with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes and gravy.