Make-ahead gravy

Prepare this traditional accompaniment to roast dinner before the main event – use off-cuts and plenty of onion to add flavour and colour

Fish with chilli, mango & lime salsa

Rub sea bream or mackerel with Cajun spice, bake whole and serve with a cool and fresh avocado sauce and rice

Cranberry & pomegranate sauce

Adding pomegranate juice takes this sauce to a different dimension, plus it’s super-quick and easy to make ahead

Black pudding potato cakes with fried eggs & tomato chutney

Savoury black pudding makes these potato cakes moreish, serve for supper or brunch

Leek & bacon risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A handful of ingredients and a quick and simple method – midweek cooking couldn’t be easier

Creamy seafood stew

A low-fat seafood stew that tastes anything but, and all ready in 30 minutes too

Oven-baked red pepper risotto

An easy version of the Italian rice dish, with none of the stirring. The leftovers are great too

Aubergine, chilli & bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bring Mediterranean sunshine to your table throughout the year with this superhealthy pasta dish that’s easy on the wallet

Help-yourself tuna rice salad

Ideal for busy households, this hearty salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, ready to be spooned into a bowl whenever you're peckish

Pineapple with lime & vanilla syrup

Fresh pineapple, a squeeze of lime and easy-to-use vanilla paste make this quick pud burst with flavour

Perky turkey soup

A warming winter treat, this spicy turkey soup is a great use of Christmas leftovers – happy Boxing Day!

Must-make moussaka

An easy version of the classic Greek dish moussaka, cheesy and comforting…