Smashed roasted new potatoes

Combine roast potatoes, rösti and mash with this simple recipe. You can enhance it by smashing in pitted olives, capers, herbs, spring onions or garlic

Kimchi

Make a vegan version of kimchi (or kimchee) from this simple Korean recipe. Enjoy the umami flavours of the seaweed, whether you follow a plant-based diet or not

Spinach with chickpeas, pine nuts & raisins

Enjoy this simple spinach side dish with Spanish-style chicken dishes. Toasted almonds work well, too

French fries

Perfect French fries with our easy recipe – you’ll end up with lightly golden, crisp fries. They’re great as a snack or side dish to a Friday night feast

Chorizo & purple sprouting broccoli carbonara

Throw together this seasonal take on carbonara in 30 minutes for an easy midweek meal. This is comfort food at its best

Easy kedgeree

A pared-back take on kedgeree, this simple yet delicious five-ingredient recipe is also low in fat and calories

Orecchiette with purple sprouting broccoli & Calabrian pesto

Whip up some homemade pesto and serve with orecchiette and broccoli. This one isn’t just good with pasta – you can also serve it with chicken or fish, and spoon it onto warm focaccia

Marzipan chocolate loaf cake

Combine the nutty marzipan flavour with a rich chocolate cake to make the ultimate treat. This easy recipe is perfect for baking with kids

Simit poğaçaa

Make breakfast bun simit poğaça, filled with olives, cheese and herbs for all the flavours of a Turkish breakfast. They’re delicious served with a cup of tea

Slow-cooked harissa lamb

Try this slow cooked harissa lamb as an alternative roast. We love the texture – it’s half-roasted and half-pulled, fork-tender but still easy to carve

Mulligatawny soup

Cook a batch of mulligatawny soup, packed with veg and rice and gently spiced with curry powder and spices. Top with coriander and yogurt

Cinnamon custard pie

Love custard tarts or pastel de nata? Try GF member Sue Tappin’s recipe for cinnamon-topped custard pie – it’s deliciously decadent.