Air-fryer arancini

Use your air-fryer to make these crunchy, golden rice balls – they’re an ideal side for an Italian-inspired feast

Pumpkin & pecan cheesecake pie

Indulge in our cheesecake pie with homemade pastry, a pumpkin filling and pecan topping. It’s a perfect dessert for autumn

Healthy pad Thai

Toss chicken with rice noodles and stir-fried veg to create a deliciously healthy dinner. There’s a vegan option, too, which uses peanut butter (see tip, below)

Sausage & soy fried rice

Enjoy this speedy veg-packed fakeaway. We’ve gone for courgettes and peas here to accompany the sausage and rice, but use whatever veg you have

Feel-good pasta soup

Try our take on comforting pasta e ceci. Seasoning is key, and a drizzle of good olive oil and a scattering of hard, sharp cheese will really bring it to life

Creamy garlic pasta

This creamy tagliatelle recipe makes a comforting midweek meal. Any long pasta will work, so use whatever you have in the cupboard

Veggie burritos

Try our vegetarian burritos filled with mushrooms, beans and corn, complemented by creamy avocado and subtle spice. Enjoy with a tomato salsa on the side

Marmalade & earl grey frangipane tart

Elevate this Bakewell-inspired tart with the addition of zesty, tangy marmalade and fragrant earl grey tea leaves. Enjoy hot or cold with plenty of cream

Crispy gnocchi with cavolo nero pesto, asparagus & peas

Make your own gnocchi for the lightest, cloud-like dumplings. If you need to make dinner in a hurry, you can use a pack of ready-made gnocchi instead

Roasted harissa red cabbage with coriander & almond bulgur

Combine almond- and raisin-studded bulgur wheat with roasted red cabbage flavoured with rose harissa. It’s great as a veggie main, or as a side to chicken

Beef enchiladas

Serve enchiladas for a Mexican-inspired family feast. Stuffed with beef mince and black beans and topped with melted cheese, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Carrot & pineapple cake

Make this budget-friendly tropical cake with canned or fresh pineapple. If you’re using fresh, decorate with pineapple ‘flowers’ for the wow factor