Red lentil & squash dhal

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

Beef & lentil cottage pie with cauliflower & potato topping

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese – there’ll be some leftover for a second meal, too

Pearl barley, bacon & leek casserole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

Braised bacon with colcannon cakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A bacon joint can stretch a long way. Serve with potato and Savoy cabbage cakes, plus a fried egg and optional tomato ketchup

Spiced braised beef pie

This puff pastry pie is filled with tender slow-cooked beef flavoured with cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise and soy sauce- seriously sumptuous

Pear & blackberry crostata

This traditional shortcrust lattice pie is filled with sweet, ripe fruit- serve warm with plenty of custard, cream or ice cream

Lemon cheesecake with baked plums & blackberries

This baked cheesecake with citrus cream cheese topping is decorated with late summer fruit

Late-summer tomato & carrot salad

This vibrant vegetarian side dish is dressed with chilli, spring onion and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkled with crunchy pumpkin seeds

Little Gem & pea salad

Spruce up a crunchy green salad with some peas and a lemon olive oil dressing

Green beans with mustard, lemon & mint

Serve your beans with a light vinaigrette of citrus and herbs- they’ll match with vegetarian, fish and meat main courses alike