Smoky chickpea & pearl barley risotto

Swap regular risotto rice for chickpeas and pearl barley to make this smoky chipotle-flavoured risotto. Add extra chipotle if you like it spicy

Keto bread

Try this keto almond bread for a healthy bread replacement that’s made with nuts and seeds. The loaf will be slightly wet but you can dry the slices in an oven or toast them

Next level steak sandwich

Make the ultimate steak sandwich for two. Juicy red meat is offset by sweet and tangy onions, plus a gentle hit of horseradish for a winning sarnie

Brazilian carrot cake

Love carrot cake? Try this Brazilian-inspired take on the baking favourite, with a chocolate drizzle topping which takes it to new levels of deliciousness

30-minute chicken curry

Make a speedy chicken curry. The spices are storecupboard staples, the technique simple, and it takes less than 10 mins to prepare – ideal for a midweek meal.

Golden syrup broccoli noodles

This recipe is taken from Miguel Barclay’s Vegan One Pound Meals, you can listen to him talk about this recipe and others on the Cook Smart podcast

Classic fish & chips

Skip the takeaway, and spend a little effort perfecting fish & chips at home – you’ll be rewarded with crisp, deeply golden fish and moreish chips

Gluten-free salmon pasta

Use gluten-free pasta to make this creamy salmon and green bean pasta from GF reader Aimee Vivian. It’s ideal for coeliacs or those intolerant to gluten.

Chocolate ice cream

Forget the faff of ice cream makers and custard – this fudgy chocolate ice cream not only tastes divine, it’s easy to make at home too

Tofu scramble

Try our vegan spiced tofu with cherry tomatoes for an egg-free take on scramble on toast. Perfect for breakfast, served on rye bread

Leek, pea & watercress soup

Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It’s tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat

Cauliflower burrito bowls

Brighten up lunchtime with our colourful, vegan burrito bowl – it’s healthy, spicy, satisfying and packed with flavour