Creamy aubergine curry

A veggie curry that is both low in calories and creamy

Smoked aubergine purée

This is great served with grilled meat or chicken and also makes a simple lunch for vegetarians

Harissa chicken traybake

Everyone loves an easy traybake, this chicken dish with spicy harissa paste is roasted to perfection with garlic, potatoes and cherry tomatoes

Sugar-dusted mince pie parcels

Want freshly baked, homemade mince pies without the hassle of lining tins? Try our easiest ever version

Courgette, ham & ricotta tarts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make double the quantity of these simple, summery tarts and have one for lunch the next day

Hot-smoked salmon with creamy pasta & pine nuts

Add a few special ingredients to this simple pasta sauce and you have an impressive meal for friends in just 15 minutes

Honey nut ricotta with strawberries

Round off your meal with this simple dessert – serve on a large plate and ask everyone to help themselves

Turkey & parsnip curry

This post-Christmas curry is full of flavour and so easy to make – even better, it’s all cooked in one pan, so there’s very little washing up

Roast cauliflower & hazelnut pilaf

Indian cuisine caters for vegetarians well – this healthy basmati rice pot is flavoured with coriander, garam masala and ginger

Creamy chicken & mango curry

Use korma paste, turmeric and black onion seeds as the base for this mild, Indian spice-pot, made creamy with coconut milk

Cinnamon porridge with banana & berries

Start the day in a superhealthy way with energy-boosting oats and fresh fruit

Turkish lamb pilau

Serve up a basmati rice one pot flavoured with cinnamon, mint and apricot, studded with tender lamb