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.

Sesame spiced swede noodles

The humble swede is an underrated veg, and the punchy spices in this recipe complement its natural sweetness. Any leftover swede is great served in a salad the next day

Turkey gravy

This easy turkey gravy can be made a few days ahead, or you can freeze it for up to a month

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.

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

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

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