This recipe for crispy quinoa salad makes a healthy, light lunch with under 350

Classic British Bread and Butter pudding is easily elevated using Hot Cross Buns. A delicious and simple bake in the oven dessert

An easy and almost healthy recipe for chocolate chip oat cookies with hazelnuts

A classic tomato and chilli sauce for pasta with vegetarian option or spiced up with pancetta for meat-lovers

A frugal roast for two people with tarragon butter – roast crown of chicken made with a whole bird, carefully portioned

A delicious summery soup that’s perfect to use up a courgette or zucchini glut

Summer side or light supper with parma ham and fresh garden peas

A classic spicy tomato and lentil soup is the perfect food for winter – and great for chilly summer evenings too

A frugal fish dish with monkfish cheeks, chorizo, spinach and tomatoes. Ready in minutes, the perfect supper dish

An easy potato salad recipe that you can adapt to your own taste. Perfect for barbecues or pot-luck event.

An easy recipe for a classic seafood paella using British fish

Classic French Pissaladiere with onions, anchovies and olives on a sourdough bread base

How to make English Pancakes – filled here with cherries in kirsch and cream

Salmon Linguine with Wild Garlic Pesto – a seasonal dish for spring which you can make at other times of the year with basil pesto.

A classic French pudding normally made with cherries. This version uses figs preserved in rum for a luxurious and grown up dessert

A delicious and healthy way to enjoy red meat that is lower in calories and naturally organic. Venison burgers are easy to make too