Croutons can be prepared quickly and easily using a few storecupboard ingredients and are a good way to make use of stale bread.

Lentil chilli is a meat free version of the popular spicy dish chilli con carne. It is easy to prepare and is made using cheap ingredients.

Broccoli and cheese filo tart is a savoury vegetarian tart which is perfect for both main meals and light lunches.

Vegetable samosas are a tasty vegetarian starter, side or snack made using light filo pastry and packed with spicy vegetables.

Mushroom and leek quiche is a tasty savoury vegetarian quiche which is delicious served either hot or cold.

Mini cinnamon rolls are made with a soft bread dough in the form of a spiral with a raisin and cinnamon filling and a light sugar glaze.

Roast vegetable salad with quinoa is full of sunshine colours. It is quick to prepare, healthy and is suitable for vegans too.

Winter vegetable soup is a thick and hearty vegetarian soup which can be varied to make use of whatever vegetables you have to hand.

Mulled wine is red wine which has been heated gently and infused with warm spices and fruit and can be prepared in minutes.

This vegetarian mincemeat is made without suet. It is quick and easy to make and will add a touch of luxury to your mince pies.

Quinoa nut roast is a vegan nut roast packed with flavour and texture and is perfect for both roast dinners and weekday meals.

Sweet shortcrust pastry is perfect for many desserts requiring a pastry shell. It is sweet and crunchy and easy to make.

Baked apples are apples packed with dried fruit and cinnamon and baked. They are a simple, tasty dessert and can be prepared in minutes.

Carrot and cardamon soup is a warm and hearty vegetarian soup which can be prepared in no time at all.

Spicy lentils with peppers is a tasty vegetarian dish which made using mainly storecupboard ingredients and is budget friendly.

Fig compote is a delicious dessert, will add a touch of interest to a cheeseboard and makes a tasty topping for pancakes, toast or waffles.

Spicy roast cauliflower is packed with flavour and texture and can be prepared in only a few minutes. It is delicious either hot or cold.

Lemon tart has a crunchy sweet shortcrust pastry shell filled with tangy lemon custard and is my version of the French tarte au citron.

Falafel are quick and easy to make. They are packed with healthy ingredients including chick peas, are cheap to make and are tasty too.

Coffee and pecan ice cream tastes every bit as good as any quality ice cream. Easy to make and no ice cream maker or churning required!

Plum and raspberry crumble tart has a sweet shortcrust pastry shell, a plum and raspberry filling and a seeded wholemeal crumble topping.

Blueberry and white chocolate cookies are fruity, creamy and soft inside. They can be made in bulk and frozen for convenience.