10-minute winter fruit compote

Two simple steps make a deliciously fruity pudding spiced with cinnamon and cloves. It's easy to make in the microwave and counts as one of your 5-a-day

DIY Mexican chilli wraps

Just 6 ingredients – and teenagers will love them

Cheat’s shepherd’s pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A simple way to create an old childhood favourite – on the table in less than an hour

Brie & potato pizza

Healthier than a takeaway and tastier too

Jerk spice mix

This combination of Caribbean spices creates a sweet and fiery flavour – you can add Scotch bonnet chilli to make it super spicy

Garam masala spice mix

Garam masala is an aromatic mixture of spices, used as a base in many Indian dishes, like curry, to bring flavour and warmth

Chicken, ginger & green bean hotpot

A light chicken casserole that makes a great Asian-inspired family one-pot. It’s flavoured with mild ginger and coriander

Mango chicken, bean & rice bake

Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake – the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken

Baked potatoes with spicy dhal

Cook red lentils with cumin, mustard seeds and turmeric and serve with a fluffy jacket potato and chutney

Ras el hanout spice mix

A North African medley of fragrant spices to be used in tagines, as a marinade and much more – add rose petals for extra authenticity

Speedy green chicken curry

The definition of curry in a hurry, try this fragrant Thai spice-pot with chicken, green beans, basil and basmati rice

Garlic roast lamb with hotpot potatoes

A leg of lamb stretches to feed a crowd of up to eight, especially when combined with sliced potatoes and carrots in gravy