Parsnip, leek, sage & blue cheese pasties

Do something different with parsnips and try combining them with blue cheeses, mushrooms and leeks in these pasties. They’re easy to make ahead and are freezable

Prawn toast burgers

Get ahead by making the prawn mixture up to a day in advance, then chill until you’re ready to use it in these burgers. The prep makes for a super speedy dish

Sticky soy chicken with baked rice & crispy chilli oil

Enjoy baked rice with sticky soy chicken thighs and winter greens. You could swap seasonal greens for any veg – frozen edamame or broccoli would work well

Easy miso salmon tacos

Top these corn tortillas with miso-marinated salmon, radish and avocado to make a speedy lunch or supper. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over

Harissa mackerel fishcakes with agrodolce red peppers & garlic yogurt

Use storecupboard stars harissa, white miso, sundried tomato paste and crispy chilli oil to make these moreish fishcakes and balance the budget

Kimchi & sesame spinach with mature cheddar crêpes

Do something different on Shrove Tuesday — our kimchi, cheese and spinach filling packs a real punch

Cheeseburger sausage rolls

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

Put a spin on sausage rolls with a beefy cheeseburger-inspired filling, complete with gherkins and homemade burger sauce. They’re perfect for lunch or snacks

Smoky peanut butter mole with black beans

Use black beans to make a mole, a rich, smoky Mexican sauce made with chillies, spices, nuts and seeds. Use it as a filling for tacos, jackets or quesadillas

Tomato and lentil soup with sizzled onions and tahini yogurt

Tuck into this soup that’s like a hug in a bowl, packed with earthy flavours. Don’t skip the onions and tahini yogurt – they balance everything beautifully

Green chilli chicken pot pies

Try a delicious twist on chicken pie inspired by Mexican green chicken chilli (or chilli verde) – it amps up the flavour while retaining the comfort factor

Vegan butternut & pecan spiral pies

Make a festive meat-free centrepiece using shop-bought filo pastry for ease. The squash filling is packed with umami notes thanks to miso paste and soy sauce, plus a touch of maple sweetness

Kadhai chicken chargha

Enjoy this easy kadhai chicken chargha recipe, featuring tender marinated chicken cooked with warming spices and served with a refreshing mint raita