A lovely, healthy recipe from Mary McCartney, which would be great as a side dish or snack.

This makes an excellent light lunch or supper dish, or you can serve it as a first course for a more formal meal.

Chilli non carne recipe from Mary McCartney.

A beautifully spiced potato dish, good served with basmati rice and shredded lettuce salad.

It’s easy to make, keep practising till you get it right and amaze your friends with your culinary expertise.

This distinctive quiche, with the tangy flavour of goat cheese, makes a memorable lunch, or is excellent on a picnic.

If you like the heat of chilli, this dip is for you – and it’s quite substantial too. Lovely with tortilla chips, celery and carrot sticks.

An elegant combination of watercress and crisp lettuce dressed with vinaigrette, this delectable salad has the added treat of crunchy, garlicky croutons.

This goes really well with pasta, bean burgers, grilled vegetables, vegetarian sausages or steamed long grain rice.

Lovely Asparagus and Lemon Risotto from Linda McCartney's recipe book.