Non-cook dishes

This delicious smoothie is made from fruit that is in season during autumn.

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

This refreshing smoothie is a light and refreshing drink to enjoy with a meal.

Try this delicious smoothie to set you up for the day. You can still eat your favourite fruits when they’re not in season – just buy them ready frozen.

Couscous is quick and easy to make. This recipe uses carrots, raisins and orange juice to add extra flavour but you could add in a handful of your favourite cooked vegetables such as peas, sweetcorn, courgette or pepper.

Raw, crunchy carrots are great to dip. Try this as a snack.

This tasty sandwich can be made using any hard cheese and is quick to make.

This colourful salad dish is quick, easy and packed full of nutrients.

Iced tea makes a lovely, refreshing drink in the summer when it is too hot for a cup of tea!

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

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 refreshing drink adds elegance and style to any occasion.

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

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

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

This recipe originated in Latin America and makes a great dip or accompaniment to fajitas and other Mexican foods.

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

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

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

Lassi is a cooling yoghurt drink. It is usually drunk during the hot summer months but is also drunk after a meal as it is thought to aid digestion.