Minty beetroot dip with chilli pitta crisps

Entertain with ease by mixing up a simple yogurt dip with crunchy chips. Serve on platters and invite everyone to dig in

Coconut-crumbed fish with sweet chilli slaw

Coated in coconut, then pan fried, this crisp fish dish makes a speedy fish supper for two. Serve with a refreshing lettuce and cucumber salad laced with sweet chilli

Ravioli with artichokes, leek & lemon

Fresh stuffed pasta makes a great base for a speedy Italian-inspired supper – mix with marinated artichokes and a creamy lemon sauce

Mushroom, ricotta & rocket tart

This puff pastry slice requires minimum fuss. Use Italian cheese as a simple base and top with garlic mushrooms and salad leaves

Lamb & chickpea fritter wraps

Spiced lamb and chickpea patties with yogurt, coriander and salad make the perfect filling for flatbread

Super smoky bacon & tomato spaghetti

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve your pasta with a budget-busting tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot

Macaroni cheese with bacon & pine nuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You don’t get much more comforting than a melty pasta bake with a crunchy topping. Serve with a crisp green salad

Ricotta pancakes with winter fruit compote & vanilla yogurt

These light and fluffy pancakes make a great weekend brunch dish. Serve with poached apples, dates and pears spiced with cinnamon

Coconut & mango sponge

This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale

Baked conchiglioni with sausage, sage & butternut squash

Melting fontina cheese, rich truffle oil and a creamy squash and Parmesan sauce turn these stuffed pasta shells into an indulgent dinner

Spiced lamb with bulgur & tahini dressing

Flavour lamb mince with cumin and coriander and serve on a bed of tabbouleh-style wheat with parsley, tomatoes and sesame dressing

Venetian duck ragu

Cinnamon adds complexity to this slow-cooked pasta sauce, which goes perfectly with large tubular paccheri pasta, or ribbons of pappardelle