Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry

Serve your vegetable curry Caribbean style, flavoured with thyme, jerk seasoning and red peppers – great with rice and peas

Smoky beans with basil & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Whip up a superhealthy alternative to beans on toast in 10 minutes flat – this dish is high in fibre too

BBQ bacon beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A tasty alternative to baked beans, this recipe will spice up your jacket potatoes no end

Peppercorn & honey ham

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

Use three different types of peppercorns in this festive ham: black peppercorns for warmth, Sichuan for citrussy notes and pink for floral, sweet flavours

Classic salt beef

Combine the traditions of Christmas and Chanukah with a ‘Chrismukkah’ menu to mark both holidays. Why not serve this soft, salty beef with mustardy roast potatoes as a plated roast dinner? If you don’t have time to brine the beef brisket joint yourself you can buy it from specialist butchers

Waste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

Miso chicken & sweetcorn

An all-in-one warming autumnal one-pot, full of flavour and the perfect meal to have stored in the freezer. Simple enough for a mid-week meal but feels that little bit special.

Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you like

Chai latte

Skip the coffee shop and make a homemade chai latte instead. Use pantry spices like cinnamon and cardamom to recreate this Indian-inspired tea drink

Marinated feta & broad bean crush flatbreads

Marinate feta to make the most of it if you’re not using up the whole block. This lasts for a week in the fridge and the flavour keeps improving. Serve with flatbreads

BBQ gochujang lamb cutlets with toasted green bean & sesame salad

Cook these lamb cutlets with a spicy BBQ gochugaru glaze on the barbecue or inside on a grill plate. Serve with a summery bean salad on the side

Quick Japanese-style rice salad

Use up leftover rice to make a salad packed with prawns, edamame beans, radish, cucumber, avocado and spring onions, tossed in a mirin and ginger dressing