Affogato chocolate pots

Whip up these coffee-laced chocolate pots in advance of entertaining. They’re easy to make but the flavours are pure sophistication

Spicy sweet potato hummus

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

Easy seafood chowder

Make this creamy seafood chowder for one using any leftovers you might have in the fridge or freezer. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread

Sweet & sour prawns

Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken if you prefer

Chocolate orange baked cheesecake

Make a dessert that’s the talk of the party with this creamy, rich chocolate orange cheesecake

How to cook Brussels sprouts

Serve the perfect side of sprouts at Christmas with our classic recipe. Plus, read our tips on buying, cooking and freezing this gorgeous green veg, plus recipe variations.

Paneer

Making homemade paneer is suprisingly easy. This fresh cheese will have a softer texture than many shop-bought varieties, and is great in curries and salads

Harira

Make a warming bowl of harira, the Moroccan soup full of pulses, tomato, beef and spices. It’s hearty, satisfying and full of flavour – perfect for cold days

Plantain puffs

Serve these moreish plantain puffs with a coffee sauce for dunking. Shared by food author Melissa Thompson, the recipe is inspired by her Jamaican heritage

Cajun chicken traybake with sweet potato wedges & chive dip

Sweet potatoes are never as crispy as regular potatoes, but they do add to your 5-a-day. We’ve used kefir in this recipe for its rich contribution of beneficial gut bacteria

Perfect sushi rice

Learn how to make perfect sushi rice with this simple step-by-step recipe. Make a batch and craft your own sushi selection platter for entertaining

Meatball minestrone with pesto

Combine meatballs with minestrone soup to make this easy, filling one pot. It takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate so makes an ideal midweek meal