Squid & pinto bean stew with garlic toasts

Slow cook squid with paprika, tomato and pinto beans for a robust one-pot meal filled with tender shellfish. Serve with garlic bread on the side

Spiced chicken & pineapple salad

This colourful salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures – dress with sweet chilli and coriander

Chicken & chorizo pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This wholesome pie is perfect weekend fodder. Flavour your Spanish sausage and chicken with sherry, parsley and a hint of cream

Venetian duck ragu

Cinnamon adds complexity to this slow-cooked pasta sauce, which goes perfectly with large tubular paccheri pasta, or ribbons of pappardelle

Spicy oven-baked chicken & chips

A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices

Chorizo & rosemary pearl barley risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. Spicy Spanish sausage provides a rich flavour and vibrant colour

Asian short ribs with herb salad

A Thai-style beef recipe that’s made in a pressure cooker – the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce.

Creamed corn & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A versatile side dish to be served alongside meat, fish, chicken or vegetables. Serve corn in a cream and parsley sauce

Maryland chicken

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Southern-spiced roast chicken dish is served with buttery mashed sweet potatoes with a secret ingredient – banana

Red lentil & squash dhal

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

Pearl barley, bacon & leek casserole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

Really easy roast chicken

Kids can help prepare this roast complete with carrots and potatoes, plus assist in making the lemony gravy to serve on the side.