Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

Lamb, harissa & cauliflower shepherd’s pie

Put a simple twist on a comforting shepherd’s pie by infusing fragrant spices and harissa into the ragu. It’s a winning dish during the winter months

Miso salmon & veg traybake

Throwing all the ingredients onto a tray and letting the oven do the work allows me time to tackle that never-ending to-do list. The miso marinade is super-versatile, too. It goes well with any flaky white fish or boneless chicken thighs. I like to double it up for drizzling over veg.

Creamy butter bean, kale & lasagne soup

Make this hearty, wholesome soup on cold winter days. Enriched with egg yolk and parmesan lends it a velvety texture reminiscent of carbonara

Thai-style fishcakes with cucumber smacked noodles

Liven up a weeknight dinner with these little fishcakes made in an air fryer and served with rice and smacked cucumbers. They can also work as a spicy snack

Spiced sweetcorn chowder fish pie

Creamy, spiced sweetcorn chowder forms the base of this comforting dish, topped with tender fish and a golden mashed potato crust

Curried butter beans with onions, three ways 

Transform humble butter beans into a rich, aromatic dish with spiced onions made three ways, plus creamy coconut yogurt and roasted broccoli

Crispy pork massaman ramen

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Cook a quick and easy ramen with fragrant coconut and spiced pork. It takes just over half an hour – ideal for a flavour-packed midweek meal

Winter mulligatawny

Use up leftover roast turkey in this hearty, low-fat soup with curry flavours. It’s rich in immune-supporting vitamin C, making it ideal for the winter months

Black bean turkey tinga with avocado crema

Make an easy help-yourself supper which can also be saved as a freezer dinner for another day. It’s quite mild, but you can add more Chipotle if you like

Spiced chaat masala parsnips

Add these vibrant parsnips to provide a welcome contrast during a rich Christmas feast or Sunday roast. They also make a great side for any curry.

Tempeh pad Thai

Add protein-packed tempeh to this pad Thai for an easy midweek family meal. Swap for tofu, chicken or prawns, if you like