Honeyed nut & pomegranate pots

Create a cheat’s baklava by soaking shredded wheat in honey. Top with creamy yogurt, pistachios and citrus

Minty beetroot dip with chilli pitta crisps

Entertain with ease by mixing up a simple yogurt dip with crunchy chips. Serve on platters and invite everyone to dig in

Lamb & chickpea fritter wraps

Spiced lamb and chickpea patties with yogurt, coriander and salad make the perfect filling for flatbread

Tex-Mex beans on toast

A simple solo supper made from storecupboard black beans and Mexican spices. Serve with avocado and yogurt

Lentil & sweet potato curry

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Polenta-crusted chicken with cornbread

Soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in buttermilk, then coat in paprika and cayenne batter and fry. Serve with homemade southern-style bread

Bunny carrot cake

A sticky and delicious sponge with decorative candied carrot topping – enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea

All-in-one posh lamb balti

Feed a crowd with this gorgeous slow-cooked curry made from tender lamb shanks

Ricotta pancakes with winter fruit compote & vanilla yogurt

These light and fluffy pancakes make a great weekend brunch dish. Serve with poached apples, dates and pears spiced with cinnamon

Spiced turkey patties with fruity quinoa salad

Spice up lean meatballs with coriander and cumin seeds, then serve on a salad of quinoa, red onions, carrots, pomegranate and parsley

Bean salad with yogurt avocado dressing

This rainbow salad makes a refreshing vegetarian main packed with cannellini beans, broad beans, carrots and radishes

South Indian egg curry with rice & lentil pilau

Try something new with this aromatic, vegetarian, tomato-based curry packed with boiled eggs and served with spiced basmati