Apricot blatjang

Blatjang, pronounced blud-young, is a condiment traditionally served with bobotie and other meat dishes. It is a cross between fruit chutney and jam

Greek lamb & macaroni bake

A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal

Ultimate spaghetti carbonara recipe

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Discover how to make superb spaghetti carbonara. This cheesy pasta dish is an Italian favourite and with the right technique, you can make it perfect every time

Pickled red cabbage

A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift

So-simple spaghetti Bolognese

Make a delicious spag-bol in less than half an hour

Oven-baked porcini & thyme risotto

Veggie friends and meat-eaters alike will love Lesley Waters’s vegetarian mushroom risotto

Turkey tonnato salad

Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses

Sweet & hot vegetable curry

This superhealthy veggie curry will appeal to the tastebuds of vegetarians and meat eaters alike

As-you-like-it tortilla

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Spanish-style omelette uses leftover ingredients matched with storecupboard herbs, spices or sauces, such as pesto or harissa

Cheesy turkey nuggets with smoking chips

A healthy family meal that swaps chicken for leaner turkey meat, coated in a crispy Parmesan breaded crust, served with paprika fries

Lamb & potato kebabs with minty broad beans

A low-calorie supper of skewered, marinated meat with peppers, beans and a hint of lemon

Three-hour shoulder of lamb

This one-pot roast is simplicity itself – cooking the shoulder slowly means the meat will melt away from the bone