Charcuterie board

Serve up a summer version of a sharing platter with baked cheese in the centre and plenty of nibbles alongside. Enjoy al fresco with friends and drinks

Blueberry & almond galette

Give past-their-best blueberries a chance to shine in this almond galette. Serve cut into wedges with vanilla ice cream for an easy family dessert

Curried bean stew with coconut & coriander drizzle

Make the most of a pantry staple – butter beans – in this hearty and fragrant stew. They are filling, packed with protein and low-cost, too

Peanut butter squash curry

Make this easy vegan curry with butternut squash and all the flavour of satay sauce. Top with coriander, chilli and peanuts, and serve with rice

Schmaltzy lentils with chicken, olives & lemon

Golden chicken fat (schmaltz) adds flavour to the lentil and kale base in this hearty dish. It makes a moreish midweek meal

Pasta & purple sprouting broccoli with anchovies, garlic & preserved lemon

Love anchovies? This pasta dish is for you – the salty flavour works well with iron-rich purple sprouting broccoli, and is lifted by the zing of lemon

Curried filo pie

Make a batch of spiced lentils then use it as a base to make the filling for this curried filo pie with cauliflower. Scatter over nigella seeds to serve

Jamaican ginger cake

Bake this sticky, spicy cake using ingredients that historically thrived in Jamaica – best enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea

Jamaican fried dumplings

Make perfectly golden dumplings with a slightly crisp exterior and a doughy centre that has a hint of sweetness. Enjoy with ackee and saltfish

Jamaican oxtail

Cook the oxtail low and slow in this recipe so it becomes beautifully tender and falls off the bone. The rich flavour is enhanced by herbs and spices