Chicken chaat

Make an easy Indian dish with chicken, vegetables and spices. Serve as part of a bigger spread, or enjoy on its own as a main

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

Thanksgiving stuffing

Get set for a Thanksgiving feast and bake this special stuffing for the celebration. You can make it with any stale bread, but sourdough works well

How to make polenta

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping this crispy polenta base ahead of a party, then finishing on the night with three delicious toppings

Chilli & lime black beans with coconut cream, crispy ginger & herbs

Use a jar of black beans in this plant-based dish with coconut, ginger and herbs. You can use canned, but jarred beans have more flavour and better texture

Harissa & shallot one-pot rice with aubergine & turmeric yogurt

Turn rice into a hearty and delicious meal with the addition of roasted aubergines and harissa. Top with a turmeric yogurt and our spicy parsley salad

Peanut butter & coconut chicken traybake with cucumber salad

Use versatile peanut butter for the flavour in this traybake. It forms the base of a creamy, spicy sauce for chicken, inspired by classic satay

One-pot roast partridge with cannellini beans & bacon

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

Pair partridge with bacon and cannellini beans to make this satisfying and comforting stew for two. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the lovely juices

Chipotle turkey tacos

Use up leftover turkey and gravy from Christmas in this low-effort take on birria tacos. It’s perfect for Boxing Day

Tandoori chicken king kebab with turmeric & green bean biryani

Make a homemade version of a takeaway favourite using cost-effective chicken thighs, turning them into a large tandoori kebab to share

Coconut & coriander tofu noodle bowl

Make the most of any past-its-best coriander in this zingy noodle bowl. Feel free to swap udon for rice noodles, or tofu for chicken, if you prefer

Marinated chicken with orzo, tomato & feta

Use our recipes for herby lemon orzo and lemon & parmesan vinaigrette in this midweek supper. Prep the linked recipes at the weekend for easy meal planning