Christmas crêpe tree

Transform pancakes into a yuletide feast by arranging them in a tree shape and decorating with fruity ‘ornaments’ and a dusting of icing sugar ‘snow’

Korean-inspired meatball subs

Try this Korean-inspired twist on a classic Italian-American meatball sub, packed with gooey melted mozzarella and a gochujang-spiked tomato sauce.

Cumin-roasted carrot & cauliflower with green tahini dressing

Ideal for a picnic or barbecue, this hearty salad works as a vegetarian main or side dish. You could use tender whole new season carrots – just take the first 15 mins off the cooking time and roast with the cauliflower

Giant couscous salad with charred veg & tangy pesto

The beetroot here is rich in folate, iron, manganese and potassium and a chemical called betalain, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beetroot is also rich in nitrates, which may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance

Courgette curry with lemon rice

The chickpeas in this recipe are a good source of manganese, needed for healthy bones. They also contain fibre, which helps regulate cholesterol, as does garlic

Spicy kimchi pancake (kimchi jeon)

Make these Korean-style spicy pancakes made with gut-friendly kimchi (sour cabbage) and gochujang (Korean red pepper paste). They’re packed with flavour

Campfire stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Enjoy this easy stew made with gammon and plenty of veg – it’s full of goodness, delivering four of your five-a-day, and can also be cooked in a slow cooker

Vegetarian ramen

Rustle up this warming veggie ramen in just 15 minutes. Think of it as healthy fast food – it’s low-fat, low-calorie and low-cost as well

Air-fryer doughnuts

Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon

Spicy nduja arancini

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make these moreish rice balls with spicy nduja sausage, gooey mozzarella filling and crunchy breadcrumb coating for a Valentine’s Day nibble

Shredded sprout ‘sort-of-Caesar’ salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make the most of Brussels sprouts with this salad. With bacon, croutons, cranberries and a Caesar-like dressing, it’s a different way to enjoy the veg

Garden eggs stew with boiled green plantain

Try something different for dinner with this hearty African-inspired garden eggs (also known as white aubergine) stew with eggs and salted fish. Enjoy with green plantain