Spiced rice & beans

Serve this spicy rice and beans as a side dish to grilled meats and salads. It’s great as part of a big feast to share with family and friends

Croissant crackers

Pair these sweet-and-savoury crackers with creamy brie for Christmas snacking. They also make a great gift – just package them up in an airtight container

Stovetop lamb biryani

Make a dish that brings people together with a classic biriyani. It’s ideal as a feasting centrepiece when you have family and friends over for dinner

Peperonata

Enjoy this peperonata side with other recipes. Put aside time at the weekend to make it, then enjoy it later in the week using our recipe ideas below

Spiced broccoli

Enjoy this broccoli as a side dish. Put aside time at the weekend to make it, then enjoy later in the week using our recipe ideas below

Halloumi, lentil & all the herbs salad

Make this delicious halloumi and lentil salad for a quick and easy midweek meal. It’s customisable with lots of soft herbs – use any you have to hand

Flatbread dough

Make this dough at the weekend, then keep it chilled for three days. Use it in our recipe for roasted lemony broccoli & mascarpone flatbreads

Breakfast cake

Lighten up a classic traybake and fill it with fruit to make a fun family breakfast. Make the cake the day before for easy assembly in the morning

Halloumi tacos with spiced sweetcorn salsa

Make this easy weeknight meal by frying sweetcorn and halloumi with spices, then pile into soft tortillas along with avocado and a chipotle yogurt dressing

Movie night snack trays

Make a family grazing board with a balanced mix of fruit, veg and treats for a weekend indulgence. Easily adaptable, everyone can pick their own selections

Juicy roast tomatoes with spiced lentils & feta

Use affordable canned lentils to make this easy midweek meal. Piled high with chunks of feta and juicy roast tomatoes, it can be rustled up in just 30 minutes

Kitty paw brioche buns

Make these ‘kitty paws’ for breakfast with jams or any other toast toppers your family might like. Breadmaking is a great indoor activity for little ones