Lemony cavolo nero & butter bean broth

Rustle up this comforting broth in the winter months. With lemony cavolo nero, carrots and butter beans, it’s healthy, fibre-rich and low in calories and fat

Sizzled leek & red leicester soda bread

Slather slices of this cheese and leek soda bread with salted butter and serve with your soup of choice to brighten a gloomy wintery day

Domino potatoes with ham hock & mustard

Elevate your usual Sunday roast with these potatoes, so-called because of the way the potatoes are sliced and arranged

Turkey gravy

This easy turkey gravy can be made a few days ahead, or you can freeze it for up to a month

Caramelised leek udon with sesame fried eggs

Make this easy leek and noodle dish in just 30 minutes. It serves two and uses storecupboard ingredients for a quick, low-cost dinner

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

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

Beef broth

Use leftover beef bones to make a hearty broth that can be used in soups, stews and gravy

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

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

Gruyere & caramelised onion pretzels

Rustle up these cheesy pretzels to serve on their own or with soup. They take a little effort, but warm, freshly baked cheesy pretzels are always worth it