How to make polenta

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping this crispy polenta base ahead of a party, then finishing on the night with three delicious toppings

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

Harissa & shallot one-pot rice with aubergine & turmeric yogurt

Turn rice into a hearty and delicious meal with the addition of roasted aubergines and harissa. Top with a turmeric yogurt and our spicy parsley salad

Chipotle turkey tacos

Use up leftover turkey and gravy from Christmas in this low-effort take on birria tacos. It’s perfect for Boxing Day

One-pot roast partridge with cannellini beans & bacon

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

Pair partridge with bacon and cannellini beans to make this satisfying and comforting stew for two. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the lovely juices

Lemon orzo

Make this orzo to use as a base. Put aside time at the weekend to make it, then serve it later in the week using our recipe ideas below

Air fryer gyros

When the weather heats up, keep your energy bills low with this holiday favourite of flatbreads packed with air fryer marinated chicken, fries and tzatziki

Seafood boil

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

Enjoy a vibrant seafood feast with chorizo, lobster, prawns, potatoes and corn cooked in Cajun broth, finished with herby butter

Olive bread

Bake a loaf studded with green and black olives to enjoy simply spread with butter, or for dunking into soup or a Mediterranean-style stew

Seaweed & cucumber salad with sesame mustard dressing

Serve this flavour-packed seaweed salad as a side, or bulk it out with the protein of your choice, such as cooked prawns, tofu, fish or chicken

Yellow coconut curry sauce

Prepare this curry sauce as a base recipe to make some speedy meals through the week. Just put aside an hour on Sunday and thank yourself later

Confit chilli tomatoes on tzatziki

Celebrate summer tomatoes in this gorgeous side dish. It pairs beautifully alongside our roast souvlaki spiced chicken with plenty of flatbreads for scooping