Savoury mince

Make this savoury beef mince to enjoy with mashed potato, rice, or in a baked potato. It could also work as a bolognese base for pasta, or as a pie filling

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

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

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

Steak pasta

Serve up this creamy tagliatelle crowned with juicy slices of steak for an easy but impressive meal. Enjoy with a bottle of your favourite grape for the perfect dinner for two

Pumpkin fondue bowl

Use a leftover Halloween pumpkin for this if it’s still fresh, then bake with cheese and serve with sides for dipping.

Thanksgiving stuffing

Get set for a Thanksgiving feast and bake this special stuffing for the celebrations. You can make it with any stale bread, but sourdough works well

Kugel

Make this traditional Jewish staple made from grated potatoes, onion, eggs, and oil or schmaltz (chicken fat), baked until crisp on the outside and soft inside

Lucknowi masala paneer pulao

Marinate paneer with garlic and chilli for an aromatic pulao with whole spices – an easy recipe that’s ideal for feeding a crowd this Diwali

Aubergine & tomato satay curry with crispy onions

Make this satay-style vegan curry midweek for a warming one-pot that’s easy to prepare

Vegan butternut & pecan spiral pies

Make a festive meat-free centrepiece using shop-bought filo pastry for ease. The squash filling is packed with umami notes thanks to miso paste and soy sauce, plus a touch of maple sweetness

Spicy cumin lamb skewers

A simple skewer recipe packed with flavour. Marinate the meat in the morning, then you can get dinner on the table in 10 minutes