Cajun prawn & charred corn salad

Take inspiration from Tex-Mex flavours with this salad, studded with king prawns, sweetcorn and jalapeño peppers. It’s ideal for a barbecue side, or a light dinner

Easy green gazpacho

Try this green version of gazpacho, brimming with green veg for a fresh as well as satisfying lunch or supper. Enjoy chilled with crusty bread

Harissa fish with bulgur salad

Spice up cod fillets with harissa paste and serve with a grain salad for an easy meal – ideal when you need a quick dinner

Sweetcorn chowder

Combine different alliums to give a layered onion flavour to this vegetarian sweetcorn chowder. The sweetness of the corn pairs with onions beautifully

Cheesy egg & noodle muffins

Make some cheesy egg and noodle muffins for lunchboxes. They’re packed full of veg – we used broccoli and carrots, but peas, courgette and peppers also work.

Steamed carrot pudding

Make a no-waste Christmas pud using the carrots left in your salad drawer. They’re sweeter in the winter months – perfect for this comforting dessert

Mexican-style stuffed peppers

Stuff peppers with rice and black beans, then top with chilli cheese and fresh guacamole for an easy vegetarian family meal. If the kids don’t like spice, use a mild cheese instead

Gingerbread hot chocolate

Make this festive version of hot chocolate with fragrant orange, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. To make it extra-special, top with whipped cream

Maqlooba

Try this Iraqi-inspired maqlooba. Meaning “upside-down”, it’s a special dish combining lamb chops, aubergine, tomatoes, basmati rice and potatoes

Sourdough hot cross buns

Enjoy baking sourdough bread? Then you have to give these hot cross buns a go. They take more effort, but the result is some of the best buns you’ll ever taste

Hearty vegetable stew with dumplings

Tuck into a bowl of satisfying vegetable stew with dumplings. Ideal on cold wintery nights, serve with mash for hearty comfort food for the whole family

Healthy chicken stir-fry

Make this nutritious, veg-packed stir-fry when you need dinner fast – and if you like a hit of spice, add some chilli to the rich peanut dressing