“This recipe highlights the versatility of frozen vegetables and pantry essentials, and it’s completely vegan. Incorporating blended silken tofu into sauces is one of my favourite methods to add vegan protein to meals. Serve this dish with chopped pistachios and nutritional yeast for added flavour.” — Dr Chintal Patel
Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish
Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top
Golden spears of deep-fried artichoke, perfect for dipping in aïoli. This recipe is based on carciofi alla giudia, a classic dish served in the Jewish quarter of Rome
Evoke memories of days out at the beach with these seaside-style homemade doughnuts, with a sugary crisp outer and warm, fluffy middle – try them with dipping sauces
Serve this versatile sauce with fish, or use it in a pie filling. It keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, or frozen for up to a month
Make this Persian-inspired dish with spinach, onions and eggs for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve with bread for dipping into the yolks
Make a rich and creamy caesar dressing to perk up lettuce, drizzle over cooked greens or enjoy as a tangy dip with crudités
This rich, creamy caramel sauce is a great way to level up your favourite desserts. It’s easy to make and tastes heavenly – try it drizzled over vanilla ice cream
Let celery shine in our flavourful veggie parmigiana. A veg box star, celery is a versatile vegetable and more than just a base for sauces and soups
The new method of ‘smashing’ burgers creates the ultimate meaty crust. Serve in a burger bun with lettuce, gherkin, tomatoes and your favourite sauces
This sauce with flavours of soy, honey, garlic and ginger will become a staple with your favourite stir-fried vegetables, meat, fish and noodles. It’s easy to make to add to a quick dinner
