Family dinner

Strawberry, rhubarb, almond, vanilla and a hint of black pepper make this a sophisticated summer treat.

Inspired by cupboard ingredients, this no-fuss chicken casserole will feed the whole family. Succulent chicken legs, classic Mediterranean spices and Puy lentils merge into a warming, comforting stew.

This recipe is an excellent addition to summer dinner parties or as an easy mid-week meal for the whole family – it’s simple to prepare, but impressive on the flavour.

This light, crisp salad makes a great side for a family roast. The sweetness from the corn balances the sharpness of the lemon dressing. Halve the quantity and add tuna (or another protein) for a healthy lunch-time salad.

Welcome Spring-time with the fresh combination of pea and mint. This soup is perfect for freezing and is full of plant protein.

Antioxidant-rich asparagus is best in spring. You can try a mix of green and white asparagus for this tart; both work well with the sweet caramelised onions and orange notes from the olives.

Greek spinach pie (Spanakopita) is a family favourite, blending a refreshing combination of herbs – dill, mint, parsley – with salty fetta and delicate ricotta, this recipe is perfect all year round. Serve with chilli jam or chutney.

This rustic dish will take you back to yiayia’s kitchen table. Serve this comforting lamb neck stew with plain white rice or crusty bread.

This is a very forgiving recipe that encourages you to use your intuition and senses as you go – in true Italian style. Cooking squid low and slow will leave you with melt in the mouth perfection. Serve with some crusty bread – or store overnight to allow the flavour to really develop!

Crimson butternut squash is matched with salty fetta and crunchy roasted walnuts in this delicious tart. A favourite for bake sales, serve it warm with a leafy salad of chicory and radicchio and its sure to disappear.

In season heritage carrots give this soup its distinctive garnet colour. You can turn the heat up or down for a warming meal when the cold weather starts to set in.

Ready in 30 minutes and packed full of iron, this nourishing soup makes the perfect, healthy weeknight dinner. Freeze leftovers to have the ultimate vitamin boost on hand.