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

Harissa mackerel fishcakes with agrodolce red peppers & garlic yogurt

Use storecupboard stars harissa, white miso, sundried tomato paste and crispy chilli oil to make these moreish fishcakes and balance the budget

Sloppy joes

Give ground beef a makeover with this favorite dinner. The saucy, savory filling can be adapted to your taste.

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

Steak pasta

Serve up this creamy tagliatelle crowned with juicy slices of steak for an easy but impressive meal. Enjoy with a bottle of your favourite grape for the perfect dinner for two

Smoked haddock and leek chowder with cheddar dumplings

Swap the haddock for any smoked white fish, or use oily fish, such as salmon or trout in this chowder. It’s topped with moreish cheddar dumplings