Spiced rice & beans

Serve this spicy rice and beans as a side dish to grilled meats and salads. It’s great as part of a big feast to share with family and friends

Sundried tomato & mushroom pasta

Enjoy tagliatelle with creamy sundried tomato mushrooms to make this easy midweek meal for two. Top with parmesan shavings to serve

Christmas leftover toasties

Take the Boxing Day sandwich to greater heights with this toastie made from leftovers. Indulgent and luxurious, the recipe makes a lip-smacking lunch for two

Easy miso salmon tacos

Top these corn tortillas with miso-marinated salmon, radish and avocado to make a speedy lunch or supper. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over

Last minute Christmas cake

Missed out on Stir-up Sunday? This traditional Christmas cake can be ready in an afternoon – ideal for when you’re short on time to make a Christmas dessert

Chocolate crêpes suzette

Make a chocolate version of a French classic, with a ganache filling and orange sauce.

Mango salsa

Stir together chopped mango, red onion, avocado, jalapeño, coriander and lime juice to make this punchy salsa – a zingy accompaniment for grilled meats

Cheeseburger sausage rolls

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

Put a spin on sausage rolls with a beefy cheeseburger-inspired filling, complete with gherkins and homemade burger sauce. They’re perfect for lunch or snacks

Wholemeal bread

Swap shop-bought bread for a homemade wholemeal loaf to elevate your sandwiches, or dunk into soups and stews for a comforting meal. It works well toasted, too

Smoky peanut butter mole with black beans

Use black beans to make a mole, a rich, smoky Mexican sauce made with chillies, spices, nuts and seeds. Use it as a filling for tacos, jackets or quesadillas