Candied carrot cashew loaf

Make carrots the star of the show in this crowd-pleasing nut roast – the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day

Maple-glazed sausages & parsnips with herby lentils

Swap out the parsnips for sweet potatoes if you like in this sausage dish cooked in an air fryer. With just 15 minutes’ prep, it’s a quick win for cold nights

Winter mulligatawny

Use up leftover roast turkey in this hearty, low-fat soup with curry flavours. It’s rich in immune-supporting vitamin C, making it ideal for the winter months

Sausage, lentil & leek casserole

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

Rustle up this speedy and comforting sausage one-pot for a cosy winter dinner. Serve with a dollop of mustard and crusty bread or creamy mash

Turmeric & lemon cauliflower bowl

Enjoy gently spiced cauliflower with roasted kale and a quinoa and lentil grain mix. You could also roast the cauliflower in an air-fryer, if you have one

Mushroom, lentil & beef ragu

Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights – find the recipes below

Beef, mushroom & marsala stroganoff with herby mash

Use our beef and lentil ragu recipe as the base to make this speedy mushroom and beef stroganoff. Perfect for busy weeknights, enjoy with herby mash

Chicken dhansak

Make chicken go further with this Parsi curry where lentils create a hearty, creamy texture. It also has sweet and sour flavour notes

Bulgur & veg soup with sizzled mint oil & potato flatbreads

Blend red lentils, bulgur and root veg to make this satisfying soup. Serve with yogurt and spiced mint oil swirled on top, plus homemade potato flatbreads on the side

Harissa beef & tomato bulgur

Use our beef and lentil ragu recipe as the base to make this easy, speedy bulgur wheat dish. It’s a filling family dinner for busy weeknights

Roasted cauliflower dhal with homemade gluten-free naan

Pack in four of your 5-a-day with a bowl of these spiced veggie lentils. Make your own gluten-free naan to scoop it up, or use shop-bought

Vegan lentils with soy & ginger tofu

Combine sweet, sticky, spicy fried tofu with puy lentils, coriander and chilli for a fibre-packed dish