Potato cake with chilli eggs

Simple, student dish with potato, eggs and a pinch of chilli to give it a bit of a kick – ready in 40 mins

Peppers with black beans

Stir up a pepper with black bean dish for Chinese New Year

Spicy Singaporean fish

For a quick fish supper, try this superhealthy dish

Tomato & mint salad

A fruity Sicilian olive oil brings out the best in this refreshing salad

Laura’s fruity chutney

Chutney is one of the easiest preserves to make – and its punchy flavours bring out the best in cheese and cold meats

Spinach & watercress salad

Go back to basics with this green side salad. The simple combination of leaves, almonds and raisins make it versatile and thrifty

Santa’s stocking cake

This fun and festive cake is popular with kids and adults alike

Aubergines & feta with chilli

Delicious served with triangles of toasted pitta bread, hummus and fresh mint

Speedy chorizo with chickpeas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spicy chorizo adds a touch of Spanish flavour to this nourishing chickpea dish

Smoky paprika peppers

A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own

Beef pie with crisp potato crust

A classic recipe with a contemporary twist, beef pie with crisp potato crust

Mustard crusted fillet of beef with deli salad

Perfect for a posh picnic