Mexican pork chilli with a smoky barbecued flavour, served in crispy tortilla shells with ripe avocado

A Thai inspired-dish which is quick, simple, cheap and low fat – yet still feels special and is full of flavour. A great pre-dinner nibble

Pan-fry iceberg lettuce with garlic and oyster sauce for an unusual side dish - perfect with Asian main courses or curries

Let people build their own with these sticky pork lettuce wraps - they'll prove a winner with kids. They're perfect for a summer lunch or light dinner

A good source of folate and fibre, this healthy fish supper also contains two of your five-a-day

A healthy, quick and simple midweek meal with fragrant Thai flavours, pork and fresh herbs

Classic iceberg lettuce makes for a crisp and chunky side salad - great for sharing round at a barbecue or buffet

These bite-sized lettuce cups are packed with fresh Asian flavours such as lemongrass and chilli - perfect as a light starter or canapés

Treat as a healthy lunch or vegetarian starter, this simple and refreshing vibrant green soup is low in calories and features three of your five-a-day

Add a taste of Asia to your next party with these irresistible, easy-to-pick-up finger food favourites

Forget the takeaway and make homemade cheeseburgers – double decker versions. With gherkins, crisp lettuce and a secret sauce, they take some beating

Rustle up these Asian inspired noodle and edamame bean lettuce cups for a low-calorie dinner - ready in half an hour

Rustle up these easy steak canapés to serve at a party. With two sauces to accompany them, they're delicious and healthy too

Pile stir-fried turkey mince, carrots and crunchy water chestnuts into lettuce leaf cups for an Asian inspired sharing starter or light lunch

Perfect for when you're eating solo

Make these nifty wraps with avocado mayo as a great low-carb, high-protein lunch. They're packed with omega-3-rich tuna and boast three of your five-a-day

This quick and healthy side dish makes the perfect accompaniment to salmon, white fish, chicken and lamb

Top crunchy lettuce with crumbled bacon and a buttermilk and blue cheese dressing for a creamy, salty, sensational side salad

A crisp salad with tangy blue cheese dressing, crumbled cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts - a great accompaniment to steak

Serve seafood on a sharing platter and let everyone build their own little prawn cocktail bites for a perfect dinner party starter or canapé

Add sophistication to your Sunday lunch with this smart, veggie side

A quick side dish from one of our favourite chefs, Gordon proves that good cooking doesn't have to be complicated

Skip the bread and serve tuna and crunchy vegetables in rolled, crisp lettuce leaves as a super-light lunch

Serve this quick braised lettuce with peas and bacon alongside our chicken Kievs for a flavour-packed side dish using simple, everyday ingredients

A 5-minute filler to keep you going until dinner. This low-fat lettuce cup with a touch of spice is a super simple snack that has all the flavours of Coronation chicken

Crisp iceberg lettuce and peppery watercress make a fresh springtime salad

If you're bored with salad, get back your spark with this summery idea from Gordon Ramsay

Cooked lettuce is delicious so why not give it a try tonight with this easy recipe

Do try this – it’s melting and nutty flavoured, with sweet peas and just a hint of cream

Sloppy joes are a simple, American staple the whole family can get stuck into. Add a dash of spicy chipotle or smoky barbecue sauce to the minced beef filling for some zing.