Crispy lamb & pea tabbouleh

Make our faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as the base to make this lamb, pea, pomegranate and bulgur wheat tabbouleh. It’s great for make-ahead lunches

Yogurt-dressed pasta salad

Make our faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as the base to make this pasta salad, packed with sundried tomatoes and olives, and full of flavour

Tahini & sesame loaf cake

Use up any leftover tahini you might have knocking around in the back of the fridge and make our moreish loaf cake. Brush with honey for a glossy finish and an extra hint of sweetness

Chorizo egg-fried rice

This easy midweek family dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is full of flavour from crisp chorizo, fresh spring onions and grated carrots

Chinese-style hotpot

Fill a cooking pot with broth, spiced with Sichuan pepper and chilli, then invites guests to poach their choice of ingredients in it – prawns, steak, tofu and chicken all work well

Curried filo pie

Make a batch of spiced lentils then use it as a base to make the filling for this curried filo pie with cauliflower. Scatter over nigella seeds to serve

Curried chickpea brothy pasta

Make a batch of spiced lentils then use it as a base to make this pasta dish with curried chickpeas and kale. Serve with some flatbreads for dipping

Green baked eggs

Make a batch of spiced lentils, then use it as a base for three more meals, including these green baked eggs. Serve with crusty bread or toasted flatbreads

Jamaican bully beef

Enjoy this Jamaican classic, also known as corned beef. Corned beef became a staple during wartime due to its affordability and long shelf-life

Haleem (Pakistani haleem)

Enjoy this hearty beef, lentil and oat porridge originating from Pakistan. It’s slow-cooked, then served with naan and lots of spicy, tangy toppings

Nihari

Enjoy this slow-cooked spiced lamb stew from Pakistan. It’s particularly popular during Ramadan and is a staple at weddings and celebrations

Jamaican oxtail

Cook the oxtail low and slow in this recipe so it becomes beautifully tender and falls off the bone. The rich flavour is enhanced by herbs and spices