Sweet potato & spinach bake

If you’re after some substantial comfort food on a budget then this vegetarian bake is just the thing. Add lamb chops for the meat eaters

Griddled salmon with spring onion dressing

This easy yet impressive dish is great for entertaining. Try the salsa with any barbecued meat or poultry too

Moroccan spiced mince with couscous

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

Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash

Getting tired of roast veg with couscous or pasta? Try mashed beans for a cheap, healthy alternative

Green apple salad

Use sharp green apples for this Thai-inspired dish – and serve alongside meat and fish

Spiced lamb koftas with mint & tomato salad

Use a North African spice mix to flavour these skewered meat kebabs and serve with wraps, tomato salad and yogurt

Dad’s beef, mushroom & mustard pies

Individual steak pies with a mustard and cheddar cheese suet pastry, thick gravy and tender meat

Spinach & pine nut lasagne

A classic flavour combination served in a layered Italian pasta bake with creamy white sauce and a dusting of nutmeg

Spiced roast lamb

An Indian-inspired yogurt marinade with cumin, turmeric, chilli and fennel works beautifully with a joint of succulent meat

Sticky duck with Chinese pickled radishes

Make the most of this turnip-like vegetable by stir-frying the green leaves and pickling the veg – serve with rich Asian-spiced meat

Vegetable vegan biriyani with carrot salad

A meat and dairy-free, Indian-inspired basmati rice dish with cauliflower, French beans, peas, potatoes, homemade curry paste and carrot salad

Confit of duck with herbed potato cakes

This step-by-step guide will have you making this bistro classic like the professionals in no time – the meltingly tender meat is well worth the effort