Portobello mushrooms with orzo sauce
Portobello mushrooms boldly take the spotlight in a light, creamy garlic and thyme sauce including orzo.
Farro salad with leeks and peas
A versatile grain salad you can customise with the seasons.
Cucumber raita
More than a fire-extinguishing condiment, a way with raita that’s a side dish in its own right.
Roasted asparagus and Caesar sauce
A fast and fabulous starter, with oven-crisped asparagus and a creamy sauce inspired by Caesar dressing.
Garlic roasted mushrooms
Bring out the savoury earthiness of any mushroom with a quick roast and some garlic, thyme and almonds.
Spinach and tomato sformato
Somewhere between a soufflé and a crustless quiche – easier than both – a sformato is quick and tasty.
Tangy red coleslaw
Nothing about this coleslaw is shy and retiring: it packs a punch with revved-up colour and flavours.
Spiced sweet potato soup
Giving the vegetables a quick blast in the oven adds some serious depth to this simple, versatile soup.
Roasted cauliflower with tahini and almonds
Roasted with spices and swathed in lemony tahini, the humble cauliflower becomes golden and glorious.
A sweet and sour side salad
Cucumber, radish, sesame and dill come together in a delicious dressing, a perfect side dish with seafood.
Harissa-roasted butternut
Sweet roasted butternut with the spicy heat of harissa and roasted red onion. It's addictively delicious.
Cider-vinegar glazed golden beets
A stovetop way with beets – including their stems and leaves – with cider vinegar and caraway seeds.
Sea salt and balsamic vinegar wedges
A bowl of crunchy, savoury oven-roasted potato wedges is an easy and always welcome snack with drinks.
Sprouts, shallots and hazelnuts
Brussels sprouts make a terrific side dish when you roast them with shallots, nuts and lemony flavours.
Edamame and mint dip
A light, bright dip with a fresh springtime vibe. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free, too, so everyone’s happy.
Easy leek and gruyère tart
Rustically rough and loaded with gentle leeks and smooth cheese, this tart is a snap to get together.