Potato salad with curried mayo

This salad, with a creamy coronation chicken-style dressing, makes a great buffet dish for New Year’s Day

Beetroot, bean & feta salad

Tony Tobin’s winter salad tastes as good as it looks – full of seasonal colour and a fabulous combination of textures

Chilli con carne soup

This is a soupy version of a classic chilli – kept mellow so children can enjoy it too

Spiced green lentil ragoût

Make the most of lentils with this idea for a spicy, comforting side dish

Sweet & spicy apricot chicken

Experience Moroccan-style chicken in minutes – it’s easily doubled too