Jasmine rice

Find out how to achieve fluffy jasmine rice, then serve alongside your favourite curries, stews and grilled meats

Beef broth

Use leftover beef bones to make a hearty broth that can be used in soups, stews and gravy

Crêpes

Elevate Pancake Day with crêpes that are slightly thicker than the traditional French recipe – they’re ideal for holding your favourite sweet or savoury fillings

Charred brussels salad with chilli & crispy onions

Try sprouts a different way in this zingy salad with crispy chillies and onions. It’s full of different textures and would go very well with chicken kebabs

Rhubarb, ricotta & pistachio cake

Put rhubarb centre stage in this bake. Ricotta provides a lovely tang to cakes and softens the crumb texture. If you don’t have it, use soured cream instead

Alpine-style cheesy cabbage gratin

Serve this cabbage gratin alongside a Sunday roast and it will soon become a family favourite. If you like, you can swap the emmental or gruyère for comté

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

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

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

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