Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

One-pan coconut fish curry pie

This is a delicious and comforting fusion pie, combining a spiced coconut fish curry with a light, crispy layer of filo pastry. I’ve used haddock but any firm fish works.

Creamy Cajun prawn orzo

I love to use orzo to make quick creamy pasta after a busy day at work, but you can use this sauce with any kind of pasta. I like to make my own Cajun spice mix as ready-made mixes often contain added salt, but if you don’t think you’ll use up all the individual spices, then take the ready-made option – just check the label to ensure it’s not too salty.

Creamy butter bean, kale & lasagne soup

Make this hearty, wholesome soup on cold winter days. Enriched with egg yolk and parmesan lends it a velvety texture reminiscent of carbonara

Spinach & ricotta ravioli with sage butter

Matty fills these simple ravioli with creamy spinach and ricotta, then tosses them in a fragrant, buttery sauce. (You will need a pasta machine for this)

Spinach tagliatelle with garlic prawns

You’ll need a pasta machine to make Matty’s tagliatelle which contains spinach for a nutritious boost. A light sauce with tomatoes and prawns creates a vibrant dish

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

Spinach & blue cheese penne

Use up blue cheese you’ve bought over Christmas to make this healthy and satisfying pasta with walnuts, spinach and leeks. A little blue cheese goes a long way

Mushroom & kale spaghetti

Blend a can of butter beans into this mushroom and kale sauce for a creamy base that adds fibre, nutrients and an additional portion of your five-a-day

Cheeseboard mac ’n’ cheese with cracker breadcrumbs

Use whatever odds and ends of cheese you have for this dish – blue cheese, gruyère and camembert all work well. It’s a great way to use up leftovers

Spaghetti aglio e olio with crispy bacon

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

Enjoy this super-simple and super-speedy spaghetti supper, with garlic, parsley and bacon tossed through pasta. It’s ideal on days when your fridge is bare

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.