One-pot prawn & lentil curry

Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It’s cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat

Cheesy garlic baguette

Make this family-friendly, cheesy garlic bread to accompany soup, chilli or pasta. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that’s full of melty mozzarella.

Chole with cumin rice & raita

Make a chickpea curry served with raita for a brilliant budget-friendly family meal. As well as being quick and easy, it’s healthy too

Miyan gyada (mutton peanut butter soup)

Enjoy Adejoké Bakare’s miyan gyada – a Nigerian mutton peanut butter soup – and prepare to be dazzled by the flavours. Serve with rice, couscous or mash

Beef & Boston baked beans

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

Enjoy these Boston baked beans with a jacket potato or crusty bread. Time works its magic on this dish, but there’s very little hands-on work to do

Chicken arrabbiata stew & parmesan dumplings

Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting.

Hidden veg ragu

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

Have a veg dodger in the family? This ‘hidden’ veg ragu packs in celery, carrots and tomatoes with pork and beef mince to make a flavour-packed family meal.

Superkanja

Enjoy this Senegalese superkanja recipe by head chef Modou Diagne. With beef, white fish, okra and spices, it’s a comforting recipe packed with flavour

Ratatouille tart with flaky cheddar & thyme pastry

Bake cheesy puff pastry topped with a smoky aubergine and tomato compote and roasted courgettes for this stunning tart. It’s ideal for lunch with friends

Baked jollof rice

Enjoy a version of the West African staple, jollof rice. It’s a great partner to chicken, fish or salad and you can use a ready-made sauce if you prefer

Mutant spaghetti bolognese

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

Make this ‘mutant’ spaghetti bolognese, a signature dish by actor Jason Isaacs. If you love garlic, this version of spag bol is definitely for you!

One-pot sausage casserole with garlic breadcrumbs

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

Take ‘sausages and beans’ from its modest midweek meal status and elevate it to an elegant one-pot casserole that’s special enough for entertaining