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

Mushroom soup

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Chilli tempeh stir-fry

Try popular tempeh – made from fermented soya beans – as a substitute for meat. As well as being vegan, this stir-fry is healthy and low in calories

Tomato & spinach kitchari

Combine lentils with spinach, tomatoes and spices to make this warming midweek veggie supper that's low-fat and packed with vitamins. Serve with warm chapatis

Romesco sauce

Make your own romesco sauce for summer barbecues. The blend of almonds and red peppers goes beautifully with barbecued dishes as a dipping sauce