Cuisine

Basic dal
Despite the name of the recipe, it tastes far from basic. Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients – most of them will probably be in your store cupboard.

Pistachio and cranberry couscous with melting goat's cheese
This meat-free meal will satisfy non-veggies, too, and doubles as a delicious cold salad for a packed lunch or buffet the following day

Rice, tuna and bean crunch salad
High in protein and low in fat, this salad is bursting with slow-releasing energy – great if you’re running a marathon! And one portion contains two of your recommended five-a-day

Pad Thai
The best known of all Thai noodle dishes, traditionally this features prawns and beef but it can be turned into a stunning vegetarian dish using tofu instead

Peppadew guacamole on quesedillas
These can be cooked and assembled at the last minute

Phil Vickery's green fish curry with coconut milk and bramleys
The apple deliciously offsets the richness of the coconut milk. Add more or less curry paste depending on how hot you like it

Grilled mackerel with carrots and cucumber salad

Slaw Salad with Mango and Chilli
This delicious salad has plenty of crunch and is packed with vitamins and minerals thanks to its tasty combination of nutritious carrots, mango, leaves and seeds.

Spicy Indian Scrambled Eggs
This meat-free dish can be served as a meal in itself, or as part of an Indian feast

Cauliflower and mushroom curry
This vegetarian curry is quite mild. For a hotter finish, simply double the quantity of chilli powder