• Takeaway-style mushrooms & ‘egg’

    Takeaway-style mushrooms & ‘egg’

    Mushrooms are the hero of this satisfying, sweet and salty dish, so if you’re craving ‘egg’ noodles, it’s so much better than ordering in. The secret is the bicarbonate of soda which magically combines with the starchy water to produce that distinctive egg-like flavour. To make the meal more substantial, top with crispy tofu or add more veg.

  • Carrot lox & bagel

    Carrot lox & bagel

    If you go for a walk in Brooklyn on a Sunday, I’d guess that one in every ten people will have a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese in their hands! I teased this recipe on social media and EVERYONE wanted to know how to make it. Surprisingly easy to make, carrot strips soften in the marinade, becoming deliciously chewy and it has the perfect balance of smoky spices, mimicking the texture and taste of smoked salmon.

  • Lerato’s Tanzanian banana curry

    Lerato’s Tanzanian banana curry

    Escape to east Africa with this budget-friendly curry. The unripe green bananas can be swapped for firm yellow plantains and you can add more chillies, if you like

    Easy
  • Horchata

    Horchata

    Cool down with this rice and almond-based drink, popular across Spain and Portugal. It’s gently spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, and served over ice

    Easy
  • Chicken onigiri

    Chicken onigiri

    Try these Japanese rice balls filled with a chicken, spring onion and mayo filling. You can buy an onigiri mould online to make the recipe even easier

    Easy
  • Teriyaki salmon bowl

    Teriyaki salmon bowl

    Try these easy teriyaki salmon bowls for lunch – with salmon, avocado and edamame, they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids and provide two of your five-a-day.

    Easy
  • Summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce

    Summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce

    Customise these summer rolls – make a nuoc cham (a Vietnamese fish sauce) or teriyaki sauce for dipping, or fill with avocado, beansprouts, or red peppers

    Easy