Rocket recipes

For a change from the traditional basil variety, this quick and easy peppery pesto is delicious dolloped on pasta or drizzled over summer salads

Let beetroots shine in this vibrant salad made with lentils, feta, walnuts and rocket. A satisfying lunch or supper, it's a colourful seasonal salad for autumn

Use seeded tortillas as pizza bases for a quick and healthy lunch - crack an egg in the centre and bake to boost protein intake

Find mortadella for this sandwich stunner in delis or some supermarkets – it’s a luncheon meat made of ground cured pork, often studded with pistachios

Kick-start your day with scrambled eggs and hot smoked trout or salmon, on top of rye bread and a caper and rocket salad. This is a breakfast of champions

This prawn and fennel risotto gets a little extra kick from lemon zest and and rocket - perfect for a dinner party

This puff pastry slice requires minimum fuss. Use Italian cheese as a simple base and top with garlic mushrooms and salad leaves

An impressive veggie supper that's a little lighter than some pasta bakes

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed

Serve our fennel and rocket salad as a side – raw fennel can be fibrous, but finely slicing it before lightly pickling it in lemon juice breaks it down

Comfort food with a kick, this creamy pasta has just five ingredients

Create a tangy fresh dish using your cupboard ingredients

Gordon Ramsay's step-by step guide to a making a faultless tart case - right from making your own pastry

Capers, rocket and chorizo give this quick pizza a punchy flavour

Combine the rich flavours of balsamic and beetroot in a healthy beef dish that feels indulgent yet is low fat, low calorie and contains three of your five-a-day

For buffet food, try something different with prosciutto and rocket rolls

A light, zesty salad, ideal for balancing a rich main course such as mac 'n' cheese or lasagne

Slow-roasted tomatoes taste amazing in salads and this is no exception. A great side dish or base for a simple main

This fresh and light tangy rocket salad with crunchy fennel is quick to make and full of flavour - try it with a simple roast

This fresh, fruity salad combines peppery rocket leaves, tangy citrus and a punchy mustard dressing for a full-flavoured side dish

This delicious, easy-to-make mushroom salad looks really impressive at dinner parties

Turn a slice of bread into something sophisticated with this colourful toast topping

This light green salad with walnuts and Italian cheese makes a versatile side dish or starter. Add prosciutto for extra wow factor.