Christmas pudding buns

Turn leftover Christmas pudding into these sweet buns. ‘Tangzhong’ is the Chinese word for the roux-like paste that gives the buns their soft, fluffy texture

Panettone & pear crisp

Turn panettone into a crumble topping to make this easy dessert with the help of pears, stem ginger and hazelnuts. Enjoy with ice cream, cream or custard

Charred hispi cabbage & sausage pasta

Have cabbage and sausages in the fridge? Here’s a delicious way to combine all them into this storecupboard saviour that’s perfect for busy weeknights

Tomato & sardine orzo with olive gremolata

Use two hero ingredients – canned fish and dried pasta – in this weeknight winner which takes 30 minutes to make. You can add more or less chilli to taste

Peanut butter & coconut chicken traybake with cucumber salad

Use versatile peanut butter for the flavour in this traybake. It forms the base of a creamy, spicy sauce for chicken, inspired by classic satay

KFP (Kentucky fried pheasant) burgers

Convert any game sceptics with these burgers. Pheasant breasts are the perfect size to fit in a burger bun, and the crisp coating helps the meat stay succulent

Harissa & shallot one-pot rice with aubergine & turmeric yogurt

Turn rice into a hearty and delicious meal with the addition of roasted aubergines and harissa. Top with a turmeric yogurt and our spicy parsley salad

Potato crust quiche

Try this innovative way to use potatoes – as a stand-in for a pastry case for a quiche with a cheese and bacon filling. Serve with a green salad on the side

Mini croque monsieur turnovers

Rustle up these mini turnovers filled with gruyère and smoked ham. Cooked in an air fryer, they’re perfect for a buffet or picnic and sure to go down a storm

Chilli & lime black beans with coconut cream, crispy ginger & herbs

Use a jar of black beans in this plant-based dish with coconut, ginger and herbs. You can use canned, but jarred beans have more flavour and better texture