Roasted carrot, spelt, fennel & blood orange salad

A healthy grain salad, perfect served with sliced roast chicken, or crumbled feta or goat’s cheese for lunch or a light dinner

Ultimate toad-in-the-hole with caramelised onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Wrap fat sausages in streaky bacon for a posh version of a British classic – perfect comfort food for the whole family

Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce

Marinate slices of lean beef steak then pan-fry with chunks of red pepper and a savoury sauce in this classic Chinese dish

Quesadilla pancakes

Give pancakes a Mexican theme with this savoury red pepper and cheese filling – serve with spicy beans and avocado for Shrove Tuesday or all year round! 

Braised ox cheek Wellingtons with peppercorn gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Crisp puff pastry covers tender meat in these individual Wellingtons – the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal for two

Ultimate onion rings with bacon mayo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Lightly pickle rings of red onion, then deep fry for a crisp, indulgent starter or snack that’s guaranteed to please

Spicy harissa chicken with lentils

This healthy one-pot from reader Sarah Oliver with chicken thighs, Puy lentils and harissa is packed with flavour – hearty, filling and low in calories

Winter warmer hearty risotto

This butternut squash, pea and sweetcorn risotto is a vegetarian one-pot that kids will love – a great way to get in 3 of their 5 a day

Squash & chorizo pot pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These individual pies are quick to prepare, packed with spicy sausage and butternut squash, then topped with a ready-rolled puff pastry lid

Ginger beef lettuce wraps

Rustle up these Asian inspired noodle and edamame bean lettuce cups for a low-calorie dinner – ready in half an hour

Piri-piri halloumi & slaw wraps with sweet potato wedges

Serve slices of griddled halloumi cheese alongside bowls of zesty coleslaw and yogurt sauce and let everyone assemble their own

Chipolatas in apple gravy with parsnip colcannon

Comfort food classic, sausage and mash, is bulked out with green veg, parsnips and apple wedges for an easy and nutritious family meal