Meatball black bean chilli

Double the amounts for this one-pot black bean chilli, then freeze the leftovers for busy days. It tastes just as great reheated as it does freshly cooked

Malabar prawns

Make one of Kerala’s staple dishes – malabar prawns, a speciality of the South Indian coast. They're quick and easy to prepare and full of distinct flavours

Squash & cabbage sabzi

Serve this veggie Indian at a Indian feast. Made with pumpkin, cabbage and spices, it makes a good side dish with dhal and rice, or eat as a main with roti

Railway lamb curry

Try this spicy lamb curry, so named as it was once cooked by the chefs working on the Indian railways in the 1900s. Lamb on the bone gives loads of flavour

Beef biltong chilli & smoked cheddar

Love chilli con carne? With added biltong and smoked cheddar, this version is off the flavour scale. It's great for a casual weekend lunch with friends

Vegan sausage rolls

Pack a picnic, or deck out a buffet table with these moreish vegan sausage rolls, made with mushrooms, brown rice miso, mustard and sage

Pulled pork sloppy joe dogs

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

Combine three street-food favourites into one awesome hot dog. You could use shop-bought pulled pork, or go the whole hog and make it yourself

Salmon & smacked cucumber noodles

Make this tasty salmon & cucumber rice noodle salad for an easy midweek supper when you're short on time. It requires no cooking, so it's great for warmer days 

Coconut, chickpea & spinach curry

This simple curry is easy to make even if your fridge is bare – all it takes are a few storecupboard essentials, such as canned chickpeas and plenty of ground spices, to make a comforting dish 

Orzotto with pancetta & peas

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

Substitute rice for orzo pasta to make this risotto-style ‘orzotto’, packed with pancetta and peas. It makes a lovely and quick midweek meal for the family

Hoisin sauce

Make your own hoisin sauce to serve with Chinese dishes. Super versatile, it works as a glaze for meat, as a dipping sauce or a sauce for stir-fries

Arancini balls

Adapt these arancini rice balls to your liking: add fresh herbs, sundried tomatoes or chopped ham. You can also make the balls from leftover cold risotto