Sri Lankan runner bean curry

This vegan spice pot is cooled down with coconut milk- ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds and garam masala are all key flavours

Satay grilled aubergine

Skewers at the ready- these vegetarian kebabs are marinated in soy and turmeric and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce

Creamy veggie korma

Creamy and healthy – a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat

Pear & cardamom tart

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

Chinese braised beef with ginger

Slow cooking beef shin or brisket in Asian aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that’s delicious with steamed rice and crisp stir-fried vegetables

Rack of lamb with lentils & Jack-by-the-hedge sauce

This wild cabbage with a mild garlic flavour can be used in place of spinach and makes a great salsa verde to go with meat

Microwave jambalaya

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Try this superhealthy, traditionally spicy recipe

Beetroot & fennel gratin with macadamia & hazelnut dukkah

Dukkah is an Egyptian spice and seed mix to scatter over dishes to add another flavour dimension- a colourful veggie dish

Barbecued fajita steak

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you’re ready, light the barbie and get cooking…

Vietnamese seafood salad

A spicy zingy dressing lifts a bag of defrosted fish and a few fresh ingredients into a super, feelgood supper that’s ready in just 10 minutes

Choc-egg lollies

Young and old will love these glitzy egg-shaped lollipops made from chocolate sponge cake

Pasta & mixed peppers with walnut & lemon pesto

A wheat-free main course, packed with peppers and nutty pesto