ABC muffins

The 'ABC' in these muffins stands for Apple, Banana and Cranberries and the kids will love these in their lunchboxes. If the kids aren't cranberry fans, you could substitute them with carrot, instead.

French omelette

A fast simple meal for a hungry person. This omelette takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and cook and you will be sitting down in no time. Add a little ham on the side or a salad and you have a lovely light meal. French omelettes take a little practice but it's a skill worth learning.

Best-ever guacamole recipe

I discovered the secret to great guacamole at a restaurant in New York. The waiter made the guacamole at our table, mashing it together with a mortar and pestle. He used lots of salt too ... salt makes bland guacamole fabulous!

Spring lamb burgers

These burgers are made from tender lamb mince, rosemary and garlic. Top them with a minty, yoghurt sauce and serve in buns with crisp salad for a meal that tastes as good as it looks.

Banana and honey porridge

Porridge will set you up perfectly for a busy day and if you add banana it will do double duty by getting in another serve of fruit. Oats have a high glycaemic index and this leaves you feeling fuller for longer. They also aid digestion. You can have this on the table in under 5 minutes.

Salad in a jar

Looking for a fresh alternative for a working lunch? You can make this salad in a jar up to 3 days in advance for a crisp, healthy lunch that won't break the budget.

Black bean brownies

For a delish and healthy twist on a traditional chocolate brownie, try these heavenly black bean brownies. You'll still get a hit of rich gooey chocolate, but you'll also get a big serve of extra protein and fibre. And the kids will never, ever know. Bonus!

Mexican rice

An easy meat-free option for your next dinner, this Mexican rice includes a tasty four-bean mix. The kids will love this for dinner. Omit the chilli if you don't like it too spicy.

Baked porridge

This belly-warming baked porridge will give the whole family a nutritious, sweet and utterly delicious start to the day. This dish will soon become a family fave, just wait and see!

Roasted ratatouille

This roasted ratatouille is packed full of flavour. Somehow when you bake, rather than cook it in a saucepan, the flavours become more intense and the whole thing much more exciting. This version has some added fill-factor thanks to the chickpeas.

Chickpea salad

This nutritious salad takes advantage of in-season grape or cherry tomatoes. Feta, Kalamata olives and fresh herbs add plenty of flavour for a Mediterranean twist.