Charred leeks with anchovy dressing

We've made leeks the star of our elegant, simple starter. Hazelnuts add crucial crunch and the anchovy dressing gives the dish an umami depth of flavour

Swede gnocchi with crispy sage

Using much overlooked swede, you can create a budget-friendly, restaurant worthy gnocchi main course. Top with butter-fried herbs for a simple veggie dish

Sticky toffee parsnip pudding

The parsnip makes the pudding extra light and soft – much like a carrot cake. Its earthy sweetness works wonderfully with the glossy caramel sauce

Smoky braised brisket

This cheap, flavourful cut of meat is perfect for the smoky flavours of American and South American barbecue, ideal comfort food for a cold winter’s night

Baked carrot & nigella seed bhajis with raita

A healthy baked carrot alternative to much-loved Indian side dish onion bhajis. Serve these golden, crispy snacks as part of a thali or curry feast

Quick pickled cucumbers

These surprisingly speedy pickled cucumber ribbons are delicious with any smoked fish, particularly salmon. Add some irresistible crunch to your dish

Turnip tartiflette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We’ve swapped potatoes for turnips in this classic French dish, to make the most of a winter veg. Their pepperiness contrasts with the Reblochon cheese

Parsnip latkes with smoked haddock & poached egg

Looking to use up a glut of parsnips? We’ve swapped classic potato for root veg in these golden brown brunch latkes, with a poached egg and smoked fish

Beetroot & avocado nori rolls with wasabi dipping sauce

The dipping sauce adds real punch to this impressive looking vegan canapé. If you can’t get hold of wasabi, substitute for storecupboard horseradish instead

Lime, sesame & coconut courgette carpaccio

The freshness of this spiralized courgette carpaccio is the ideal counterpart for a spicy dish, so try eating this with curry or sticky ribs