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

Spicy quinoa

Spice up your meal time with this low-carb healthy grain

Lazy cheesy vegetable hotpot

Vegetarian food at its easiest and most comforting – and a minimum of washing-up, as it’s made in the microwave

Ken Hom’s stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

A traditional Thai dish packed with aromatic flavours, that's easy to prepare and packed with aromatic flavour

Paneer in herby tomato sauce

Try this healthier take on a tikka masala and enjoy the flavour without the calories

Fresh tomato chutney

A fresh Indian accompaniment that goes well with naan bread dippers or poppadums – good for a New Year or Diwali buffet