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

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

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

Red lentil dal (Masoor dal)

Make this easy dal with quick-cook red lentils – it’s seasoned with cumin seeds, ginger and warming garam masala. Enjoy with Indian flatbreads

Kimchi & sesame spinach with mature cheddar crêpes

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

Matcha falooda

Make a matcha version of falooda, the dessert-milkshake popular in southeast Asia. It’s a fun way to end a feast, or for special occasion meals such as Ramadan

Caramelised leek udon with sesame fried eggs

Make this easy leek and noodle dish in just 30 minutes. It serves two and uses storecupboard ingredients for a quick, low-cost dinner

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

Sticky hoisin sausage traybake

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

This sticky, sweet and spicy Chinese takeaway-style traybake is a midweek winner.

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