White chocolate & cranberry challah bread & butter pudding

Make a sweet and fruity version of challah, a traditional Jewish bread enriched with eggs and sugar. It’s a perfect bake to celebrate Chanukah

Lamb, harissa & cauliflower shepherd’s pie

Put a simple twist on a comforting shepherd’s pie by infusing fragrant spices and harissa into the ragu. It’s a winning dish during the winter months

Mince pie babka

Bake a mince pie take on babka to celebrate Christmas and Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It’s not a traditional Chanukah bake, but works brilliantly

One-pan smoky veggie lentil lasagne

Make this comforting no-bake lasagne and you’ll pack in lots of nutritious veggies, building up to 30 plant points for the week. The courgettes and mushrooms can be swapped out for other seasonal veg – leeks and aubergines work well.

One-pan coconut fish curry pie

This is a delicious and comforting fusion pie, combining a spiced coconut fish curry with a light, crispy layer of filo pastry. I’ve used haddock but any firm fish works.

Spiced sweetcorn chowder fish pie

Creamy, spiced sweetcorn chowder forms the base of this comforting dish, topped with tender fish and a golden mashed potato crust

Meatballs & garlic bread & butter pudding

Make your own meatballs and bake in a rich tomato sauce with layers of cheesy garlic bread. A delicious twist on classic comfort food

No-waste peanut & squash curry

Turn leftover squash – and the seeds – into a rich curry thickened with coconut milk and peanut butter. It’s a flavourful, eco-friendly meal that only needs 15 mins prep

Curried butter beans with onions, three ways 

Transform humble butter beans into a rich, aromatic dish with spiced onions made three ways, plus creamy coconut yogurt and roasted broccoli

Crispy pork massaman ramen

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

Cook a quick and easy ramen with fragrant coconut and spiced pork. It takes just over half an hour – ideal for a flavour-packed midweek meal

Berry crumble with chocolate sauce & custard

Put a chocolatey twist on a classic fruit crumble with this recipe from Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell – a great way to round off a weekend meal

Turkey & lemongrass curry noodle soup

Craving hot, spicy and crunchy things after Christmas when the festive food has been so rich? This hits the spot every time and also uses up leftover turkey