Arroz al horno (baked meaty rice)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

This dish is even more popular in Valencia than paella. It is worth using a terracotta pot to cook the entire recipe, as it gets all the flavours from the beginning to end. But if you don’t have one, you can use a pan or an oven tray instead.

Gambas al ajillo

Whip up this tapas dish in no time, evoking the laid-back bars of the Spanish coast. Traditionally, it’s cooked in a flameproof terracotta dish

Crema Catalana

It’s the citrus in the custard that sets apart this classic Spanish dessert, topped with golden, caramelised sugar. The perfect way to round off a tapas menu

Ensaimada

Try this Spanish bake for a breakfast or afternoon treat to enjoy with coffee, or as a savoury snack. Its spiral shape is iconic, as is its featherlight texture

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 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