Corn, cheese & chilli empanadas

A spicy Latin American treat, great served with drinks or as part of a special meal for two

Melon & crunchy bran pots

Not just for breakfast, this healthy pot of yoghurt, fruit and seeds is a real mid-afternoon hunger booster and ready in 10 minutes

Honey crunch granola with almonds & apricots

Vary the flavour of your cereal by adding whatever nuts, seeds and dried fruit you like

Refried bean quesadillas

This casual meat-free main is a cheap and cheerful way to fill up your friends

Creamy tagliatelle with fennel

An easy veggie midweek pasta dish ready in under 30 minutes

Chilli cranberry sauce

A tiny hint of chilli lifts this cranberry sauce to a whole new tastebud-tingling level

Jam roly-poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

Spicy tofu kedgeree

A spicy vegetarian dish which is great for feeding friends in a hurry. Try it with smoked mackerel, too

Custard tart with nutmeg pastry

There’s something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg

Indian winter soup

This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience

Mixed seed bread

This recipe uses a basic bread dough method, but the mix of flours gives an interesting texture and flavour

Creamy spiced dhal

Dhal is super-easy and cheap to make – plus lentils are really good for you, so it’s a winner from all sides