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This is a hearty, delicious alternative to traditional chilli con carne that can be tweaked depending on what you have. Use butternut squash or regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes. No onions? Try using a leek or a few spring onions. I’ve used cayenne pepper here, but paprika would be equally delicious. Also, you can use fresh basil in place of coriander, or leave the herbs out altogether.

Versatile veggie chilli

500 g sweet potatoes

level teaspoon cayenne pepper

cumin

level teaspoon ground cinnamon plus extra for sprinkling

olive oil

onion

mixed-colour peppers

garlic

coriander

mixed-colour chillies

x plum tomatoes

lime

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This solo supper is proper soul food. Light, nutritious and filling.

Green dream noodles

sugar snap peas

button mushrooms

ginger

sachet of miso paste

broccoli

baby spinach

g rice noodles

Broad bean dip

300 g broad beans (podded weight)

crème fraîche

lemon

dill

flatbreads, pitta bread bread

A brilliant batch-cook recipe, this easy, family friendly veggie chilli recipe is full of good stuff – it's a perfect midweek vegetarian meal.

Kerryann’s chilli con veggie

onions

leek

red chilli

smoked paprika

½ a cinnamon stick cinnamon

oregano

nutmeg

tomato purée

lentils

250 g dried red lentils

x 400 g tins of red kidney beans

x 400 g tins of black beans

x 400 g tins of chopped tomatoes

vegetable stock

Think of this couscous salad as a starting point, rather than a fixed recipe, and use it as inspiration to start jazzing up couscous with your own favourite veg or leftovers to create a unique and delicious lunch. Try chunks of roasted squash, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, a squeeze of citrus, I could go on….

Super couscous salad

g couscous

broccoli (250 grams)

feta cheese

sultanas

pine nuts

extra virgin olive oil

orange

½ a bunch of fresh mint (15 grams)

Beans are magical little things and massively underrated. I’m showing them some love by pairing them with exciting Mexican flavours.

Cool Mexican bean wraps

red pepper

Cheddar cheese

chilli powder

tomato puree

plum tomatoes

kidney beans

flour tortillas

salad leaves

balsamic vinegar

A tasty one-pan stir-fry sizzler that's packed with flavour and good for you, too. 

Chicken noodle stir-fry

spring onions

carrots

chicken breasts

g medium free-range egg noodles

cashew nuts

vegetable oil

black pepper

soy sauce

fish sauce

A gentle twist on the French classic, this gorgeous salad is full of fresh, summery flavours.

Beetroot niçoise salad

anchovy

cos lettuce

raw mixed baby beetroots plus 1 large handful of their leaves

red wine vinegar

Dijon mustard

baby capers

fine French beans

quail eggs

fresh mixed soft herbs

ripe cherry tomatoes

bread

This healthy omelette of kale, squash and ricotta is a perfect dish for your baby (and you).

Michela’s kale, ricotta & squash omelette

eggs

kale kale powder (see tip below)

ricotta cheese

leftover roasted butternut squash

Parmesan cheese

Use up leftover squash with this leftover butternut squash in these thick pancakes, with Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and rosemary.

Leftover squash pancakes

leftover roasted squash

rosemary

Parmesan cheese,

semi-skimmed milk

self-raising flour

nutmeg,

rocket

This simple houmous recipe can be rattled out in a matter of minutes, and is much tastier than the average tub you can buy in.

Super-silky houmous

chickpeas

tahini

Healthy and incredibly delicious, this super salad recipe makes a great midweek family meal packed with all goodness.

Super salad platter

cumin seeds

potatoes

mixed pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds

vac-packed beetroot

quinoa

fresh mint (30 grams)

avocado

natural yoghurt

punnet of cress

Have you ever wondered how to make hummus? This easy homemade hummus recipe shows you how! It's great with crudités and warm pitta breads for dunking.

Simple houmous

This is so much more than a boring rice salad; using different grains and textures and adding different flavours you can make a filling hearty meal.

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