Easy recipes

Children aged 3-6 can enjoy getting stuck in to making and eating this summery treat. Add your own toppings for extra fun

Make the most of budget-friendly carrots with this colourful veggie tart, topped with lemon rind curls and homemade carrot-top pesto

Harissa adds colour and warmth to this vegan midweek pasta dish, with fried cauliflower, green olives and parsley. Add more harissa, if you like it spicy

These colourful, flavour-packed pizzas are low-fat and delicious too

Pair John Torode's easy falafels with soft flatbreads, well-spiced humous and crunchy pickles for a magnificent meze of a lunch, or a shareable starter

Did you know that warming up cucumbers enhances their fresh flavour? To finish, all this summer side dish needs is a sprinkling of fresh dill and parsley, plus lemon

This indulgent, fudgy vegan cake is topped with a rich frosting – you'd never guess that it's gluten-free and made without dairy, eggs, wheat or nuts

Enjoy this easy-to-make, quick pasta. It’s full of goodness from the iron-rich cavolo nero, which is in season over the winter

Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish is packed with peas, sweetcorn and peppers - it'll help you get your 5-a-day

Everybody loves fish cakes, and even the complete beginner can master these mouthwatering morsels

Smoked salmon adds a new twist to this kedgeree - it's perfect for Saturday brunch

A quick and easy summery salad - ideal for serving with a barbecue spread

This vegetarian bake from reader Lucy Nanor is packed with spinach and peas along with creamy pesto and mascarpone sauce

This simple version of a Malaysian classic is microwaved in a single bowl - an easy supper for 4

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

Do something different with a pack of tortellini. This filling soup is full of fibre and veg, plus it's low in fat. The perfect lunch or supper

Use this easy crêpe mix to make sweet or savoury pancakes. There's enough batter to make a main course and dessert for a family of four.

This dish of pastry-wrapped rice and fish is easy but impressive so it works well as a midweek meal or dinner party centrepiece

Whip up this filling pork noodle stir-fry for a quick and easy midweek meal. It takes just 30 minutes to make, so is great for busy evenings

Everyone will love these easy veggie nachos. They're full of calcium and fibre and contain 3 of your 5-a-day, so make a great better-for-you film night snack

On a mission to eat less meat? Tom Kerridge's roasted cauliflower and chickpea coconut curry will be a new favourite. Enjoy with your choice of sides

This smoky cod dish makes a great midweek meal – it's quick, low calorie and made in just one pan, which saves on washing up