Spinach & goat’s cheese puff

Top shop-bought puff pastry with wilted greens, flavoured with nutmeg and some salty cheese – a great-value supper or lunchbox option

Chicken stew recipe

Make double portions of this traditional casserole with parsnip, carrot and leek so you can freeze a batch

Leek, bacon & potato soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Sherried squash soup

A good soup soon becomes a fail safe recipe for any occasion. You can always miss out the sherry if making for children

Potato & paprika tortilla

This thick, traditional Spanish omelette is bulked out with new potatoes and flavoured with herbs

Garlicky lamb with peppers & couscous

Quick, impressive and bursting with Mediterranean flavour

Marmalade muffins

These craggy individual cupcakes are filled with oats, citrus and a melting middle – they’re low-fat too

Tomato & chilli harissa

Turn an abundance of veg into this Middle Eastern spice paste to use in marinades, Moroccan tagines, dips and soups

Smoked salmon salad with crab dressing

Quick yet luxurious, this is a great supper for two – the fresh crab mix with mayo and cayenne is also delicious with potatoes

Fragrant mango & apple chutney

The perfect gift or an essential Boxing Day condiment. You won't want your turkey leftovers to ever run out while this is in the fridge