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

Boiled potatoes

Master the art of boiled potatoes to enjoy with your favourite mains. These are tossed in flaky sea salt and butter then finished with chopped parsley

One-pot chicken biryani

Enjoy all the flavour and comfort of biryani, with just one pot to wash. It’s a quick, fragrant and flavour-packed iftaar meal at Ramadan, or any time

Tomato and lentil soup with sizzled onions and tahini yogurt

Tuck into this soup that’s like a hug in a bowl, packed with earthy flavours. Don’t skip the onions and tahini yogurt – they balance everything beautifully

Ranch dressing

Make a homemade version of ranch dressing to serve over a crunchy green salad. It can also double as a dip for chicken nuggets and crudités

Keema shakshuka

Try this spin on shakshuka using lamb or beef mince. It’s a hearty dinner and a good way to break the fast during Ramadan

Green chilli chicken pot pies

Try a delicious twist on chicken pie inspired by Mexican green chicken chilli (or chilli verde) – it amps up the flavour while retaining the comfort factor