Russian chicken & mushroom pies with soured cream & dill

Packed with rice, chicken, veggies and a creamy sauce, these Russian-influenced pies are great for using up leftovers

Korean rice pot

A one pot rice dish is a fab way to use up leftovers – this one combines healthy veg and turkey, topped with fried egg

Crusty cheddar pies

This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen – a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Leek, bacon & potato soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Chicken, bacon & potato stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Chicken casserole is even better when slow-cooked for hours so you have a delicious dish to come home to

Squash, lentil & bean one-pot with fig raita

Hit your whole 5-a-day with this curried veggie spice-pot, packed with pulses and squash, served with cooling yogurt dip

Bacon & egg pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Individual shortcrust pastries that fall somewhere between a Scotch egg and a Gala pie – super for a summer spread

Lemony prawn & chorizo rice pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spanish classic paella is given a healthy makeover and a good kick of heat – diet-friendly and fresh

One-pot chicken & bacon stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cook a batch of this delicious family favourite and you’ll always have a satisfying meal to hand

Chicken & couscous one-pot

This one-pot meal is perfect for fuss-free midweek entertaining

One-pot chicken with braised vegetables

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A good one-pot can save the day when you have no time and hungry mouths to feed. This has bags of flavour and can easily serve four