Spiced mince with couscous

Adding dried fruit, fresh mint and warm spices to savoury dishes is typical of North African cooking. Vegetarian mince replaces meat in this recipe

Microwave cheat’s paella

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Mince & tatties

Enjoy our take on this popular Scottish dinner of stewed mince and mashed potato. It’s great comfort food on colder days and the mince can be made in the slow cooker

Chickpea, coconut & broccoli stew

Serve this light yet comforting stew for a low-fat plant-based dinner. Chickpeas and green veg are cooked in a fragrant sauce made with coconut and ginger

Roasted kohlrabi traybake

Roast kohlrabi with baby plum tomatoes and top with crème fraîche and chives for a dinner or side that’s full of flavour. It’s a great dish for autumn

Air-fryer sweet potato jackets with tahini yogurt

Make the most of your air fryer and try these low-effort sweet potato jackets. Top with tahini yogurt and curry leaves for a no-fuss meal

Microwave sweet potato & black bean chilli

Enjoy a speedy sweet potato topped with black bean chilli. Made in the microwave, it can easily be halved to serve one, and the chilli can be frozen for another day

Roast green pepper & red kidney bean chilli

Make this easy veggie chilli to serve with baked sweet potato and cooling yogurt for a big lunch or light dinner

Deep-fried globe artichoke

Golden spears of deep-fried artichoke, perfect for dipping in aïoli. This recipe is based on carciofi alla giudia, a classic dish served in the Jewish quarter of Rome

Bucatini with mushrooms & sausage

Pay homage to some of the delicious pasta dishes in Umbria, where mushrooms and sausages are king – this recipe highlights the power of dried porcini stock.

Curried beef pasties

These savoury beef pasties are spiced with hot curry paste for an extra kick. Serve with mixed vegetables to make a satisfying meal

Loaded fries

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Enjoy fries loaded with tomatoes, soured cream, jalapeños and pickled red onions – perfect for movie nights or entertaining, they’ll be a big hit with any crowd