This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.
Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.
Try this summery twist on a classic pudding packed with juicy strawberries, or swap for your seasonal berry of choice
Poach the hake in this dish for a speedy, healthy cooking method. We’ve used lime leaves to impart a lovely aromatic flavour, along with chilli and ginger
Feel free to swap the red pesto in this minestrone soup for green or chilli pesto, if you like. Top with grated parmesan and enjoy with crusty bread
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Use up any veg in the fridge in this speedy, low calorie stew, with white beans and pancetta. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, if you like
Make this versatile summer curry with seasonal veg – you can swap out any of the veg in the recipe with almost any you have lurking in your fridge
Use Savoy cabbage in this chorizo pasta dish for its slightly bitter edge. Curly kale, chopped spring greens or spinach would also work well
Use our beef and lentil ragu recipe as the base to make this quick and easy pasta. If cooking for youngsters, you can leave out the chipotle paste
Use our beef and lentil ragu recipe as the base to make this easy, speedy bulgur wheat dish. It’s a filling family dinner for busy weeknights
Impress guests with this squidgy flourless chocolate cake topped with juicy pears – it’s perfect as a dessert or an afternoon sweet treat
Flavour this one-pot fish stew with smoky paprika and garlic for an easy but impressive seafood supper that’s low in fat and high in fibre.
