Sticky tofu & mushroom udon noodles

These noodles are a great way to use up vegetables at the back of the fridge. A fried egg would go nicely on top

Tteokbokki lasagne

A spicy Korean-style take on lasagne made with fish cakes and rice cakes in place of the usual pasta sheets

Hasselback maple & cumin squash with chickpeas & pickled chillies

Try the hasselback technique on butternut squash to allow all the lovely spices in this dish to permeate. Soak up the rich curry sauce with fluffy rice or naan

Slow cooker lamb curry

Use stewing beef chunks or diced chicken thigh in place of lamb if you like to make this curry – just remember to adjust the cooking times accordingly

Caramelised new potato & coconut curry

Showcase new potatoes in a creamy, spicy sauce – the coconut milk caramelises with the potatoes, creating depth of flavour. It’s great with paratha or rice

Watercress & beef noodle soup

Use watercress in a new way by wilting it into soup – the peppery leaf lends itself beautifully to this Vietnamese-inspired aromatic beef broth

Prawn toast burgers

Get ahead by making the prawn mixture up to a day in advance, then chill until you’re ready to use it in these burgers. The prep makes for a super speedy dish

Caramelised leek udon with sesame fried eggs

Make this easy leek and noodle dish in just 30 minutes. It serves two and uses storecupboard ingredients for a quick, low-cost dinner

Smoky peanut butter mole with black beans

Use black beans to make a mole, a rich, smoky Mexican sauce made with chillies, spices, nuts and seeds. Use it as a filling for tacos, jackets or quesadillas

Creamy mushroom chicken

Need some comfort on a chilly evening? Enjoy this creamy mushroom chicken with pasta, potatoes or rice for an easy midweek meal the whole family will love

Savoury mince

Make this savoury beef mince to enjoy with mashed potato, rice, or in a baked potato. It could also work as a bolognese base for pasta, or as a pie filling

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken

Swap the noodles for steamed white rice if you prefer, and if you like a bit of heat, add more chilli flakes or use a fresh chilli instead