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 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

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)

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.

Beetroot bucatini

Be amazed at how the beetroot turns the pasta a majestic ruby red in this creamy, vibrant dish. It’s enough to convince anyone that beetroot is incredible. Add the sauce to anything from salads to pizza and pasta. This is one of my favourite dishes from my book, You Can Cook This!.