Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

Creamy halloumi & tomato curry

Enjoy halloumi in this family-friendly curry – it has a wonderful texture, similar to paneer. You may want to halve the amount of garam masala for young children

Calming green soup

Pack in the veg with this healthy soup. Top with a drizzle of yogurt, some mint leaves and black pepper. It’s great reheated for lunch if you have leftovers

Turmeric chicken with butter bean hummus & roasted peppers

Try this healthy meze-style turmeric chicken with butter bean hummus, roasted peppers and broccoli. Barbecue the chicken and peppers, if you like

Miso chicken traybake

“With a flavoursome miso marinade and a topping of gravy, this is packed with umami goodness. I’ve used seasonal vegetables for the traybake base adding lots of variety, colours and fibre. When buying miso, always go for fresh miso found in the fridge section. This fermented paste is a great source of probiotics to support gut health.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Sticky orange tofu with veg-fried noodles

“An ideal Friday night recipe that captures all the takeaway vibes but is conveniently made at home in no time. This vegan option is perfect for Veganuary, but tofu can easily be replaced with alternative proteins like paneer or chicken. You can also include a couple of eggs in the vegetable noodles, and feel free to swap out the vegetables for seasonal alternatives.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Black forest breakfast bowl

Enjoy the flavours of this classic dessert in a healthy breakfast. It’s a tasty combination of cholesterol-lowering oats, heart-healthy soya yogurt, nuts, seeds and berries

Creamy coconut & spinach dhal

“This meal is a complete hug in a bowl. Substituting half of the rice for quinoa not only adds extra wholegrain goodness but also boosts the meal’s fibre and protein content. Alternatively, wholegrain brown rice serves as an excellent alternative. A squeeze of lemon juice is an excellent way to include vitamin C, aiding in the absorption of iron from the lentils and spinach.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Whole roasted cauliflower

Wow family and friends at Christmas with a spectacular whole roasted cauliflower. With festive pomegranate jewels, it’s a great veggie main

Air-fryer sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make sausage rolls flavoured with apple and sage in the air fryer. If you’ve got a larger machine or a couple of drawers, feel free to double the recipe

Next level kedgeree

Make brunch an event to remember to our next level recipe for kedgeree. It takes the delicious curried rice and smoked fish dish to new heights

Black bean & tortilla soup

Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds