Butter bean curry

The butter beans in this veggie curry create a satisfying texture. We’ve paired them with dark-skinned aubergine, which is packed with antioxidants

Schnitzel sandwich

Grana Padano cheese adds an extra hit of umami flavour to the crunchy schnitzel coating in this stacked sandwich

Jam doughnut pancakes

Try a twist on jam doughnuts to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, in December. It’s traditional to eat fried foods during the celebrations

Cinnamon porridge with baked bananas

Add fibre-rich bananas and bio yogurt to your breakfast porridge. Including live yogurt in your diet may support the digestive system and aid immune defences

Puy lentils with seared salmon

Enjoy the health benefits of salmon in this dish, or make a vegan version (see tip, below). Save leftover lentils for quick meals later in the week

One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

Slow cooker turkey curry

Use up leftover Christmas turkey and make this slow cooker turkey curry. It uses up any roasted veg you may have leftover too – ideal for avoiding food waste

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

Smoky sausage & squash traybake

Let your oven do the work for you with this easy autumnal traybake that makes the most of seasonal butternut squash. It will be a hit with the whole family

Vegan spinach omelette

Try an omelette made with chickpea flour – it’s high in protein and gluten-free. The quantities here are for one, but the recipe is easily doubled