Chicken-fried steak

Try a classic American Deep South dish that fuses steak with southern-fried chicken. The steak is coated in a spice mix and fried for an indulgent dinner

Charred sweetcorn, red pepper & bulgur wheat pilaf

Enjoy this sweetcorn, red pepper and bulgur wheat pilaf on its own, or add grilled chicken, a crumbling of feta or blackened salmon, if you like

Bacon, courgette & caper one-pot pasta

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

Combine tagliatelle with bacon, courgette and capers to make this speedy dinner for two. A balanced meal in 25 minutes, it’s a brilliant choice for busy days

Pizza pie

Make a deep-dish Chicago-style pizza pie to serve everyone at once. This is a veggie version, but you can add any fillings you prefer

Tandoori roast guinea fowl

Make a roast with a difference with this tandoori roast guinea fowl. Delicious served with flatbreads and raita, enjoy any leftovers wrapped in a naan bread

Pear & blackberry crumble with bay leaf custard

Celebrate autumn with a comforting pear and blackberry crumble. A crunchy oat and nut topping and bay-infused custard make for a stunning dessert

Atchara

Serve atchara – pickled papaya – with our Filipino-inspired chicken inasal for a fabulous weekend feast. Use mooli as a substitute if you can’t get hold of green papaya. This salad will keep in the fridge for five days

Cheesy sausage & bean pies

Bake these pies for a lunch-time treat the whole family will love. Shop-bought pastry makes them quick and easy to prepare, and you can use canned beans from the back of the storecupboard

Creamy leek, pesto & squash pie

Take some time aside to batch-cook and fill your freezer with this moreish leek, cannellini beans and squash pie and you’ll thank yourself on busy weeknights

Roasted pumpkin seeds

Don’t throw away the seeds if you’re cooking a pumpkin – try roasting them with this easy recipe. They make a tasty snack with a little seasoning, or an eye-catching garnish