Tasty make-ahead gravy

Make the base for this gravy up to two days ahead, then simply add your roasted meat juices and heat before serving

Creamy bread & shallot sauce

This hearty roast dinner accompaniment is flavoured with cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg- great with chicken or turkey and smothered in gravy

Coq au vin with garlic croissant puffs

This classic chicken casserole is brought up to date with clever snail-shaped swirls packed with garlic butter

Lemon & pepper mackerel pasta

Choose a wholemeal version of your favourite pasta shape and serve with this light but comforting fish mix

Thai coconut soup with turkey meatballs

Lean and thrifty, turkey mince makes a great substitute for chicken in this spicy Asian noodle soup

Indian beef keema with carrots & potatoes

Keema is a traditional Asian dish made with mince – flavour it with spicy curry powder and pack in some carrots and potatoes for extra texture

Mustardy beetroot & lentil salad

A rustic, healthy accompaniment to serve alongside main courses like sausages, roast chicken or lamb

Salmon with celeriac gratin & green beans

A lean fish supper with an alternative dauphinoise made with mild celeriac. Wholegrain mustard makes a tangy glaze for the salmon.

Tomato & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spanish sausage and sweet smoked paprika flavour this basmati one-pan storecupboard supper with olives and cherry tomatoes

5-a-day couscous

Rebecca Roberts serves roasted courgette, carrots, red onion, tomatoes and mushrooms with couscous and chicken in this recipe for one

Lebanese poussin with spiced aubergine pilaf

This Middle Eastern-style meal makes a decadent supper for two- serve your young chickens with a spicy and aromatic rice accompaniment

Smashed curried marrow

A delicious vegetarian side dish to spice up a main course- it works well with roast lamb or chicken