Non-cook dishes

This vibrant red smoothie counts as one of your 5-a-day.

This is a great way of using up leftover cooked chicken or turkey.

A Bellini combines peach puree with sparkling white wine to create a refreshing cocktail. In this non-alcoholic version the sparkling wine is replaced with sparkling grape juice.

This is such an easy recipe that can be adapted to suit your taste.

Get your 5-a-day in a fun way!

Houmous is very versatile and can be eaten as a dip or sandwich spread.

This refreshing drink adds elegance and style to any occasion.

Chutney is similar to salsa or relish. It is usually made with fresh, chopped fruit or vegetables with seasoning added.

Sangria is a fruity drink, usually made with red wine and orange juice, traditionally drunk in Spain and Portugal.

This recipe is as cool as a cucumber! It would usually be served with spicy Indian food but works just as well with veggie dippers, pitta breads or salads.

This version is made with chickpeas instead of pine nuts so is a great alternative for people with nut allergies.

A refreshing drink for any occasion.

This fresh and tasty peach smoothie makes a great summery drink.

Parsley and bulgur wheat are the basis of this highly nutritious salad.

Tomato salsa is a typical accompaniment to many Mexican meals, such as beans wrapped in a tortilla or flatbread.

Smoothies are a fun way to get one of your 5-a-day portions of fruit and veg. 

This delicious pudding comes from Italy and means ‘pick me up’, due to the caffeine in the coffee.

To make this salad you just combine different types of canned beans and vegetables and mix with a dressing.

These are really refreshing and great for a hot day or party.

This is a really quick and tasty recipe! It is easily adapted to use seasonal ingredients and you can add lots of your favourite vegetables.