Beef & beetroot curry

This vibrant purple root adds a welcome dash of colour and some healthy nutrients to an Indian spice pot

Mulled red cabbage with clementines

Skip the red wine and mull your veg with mixed spice, brown sugar and an orange studded with cloves

Tomato & chilli harissa

Turn an abundance of veg into this Middle Eastern spice paste to use in marinades, Moroccan tagines, dips and soups

Squash, lentil & bean one-pot with fig raita

Hit your whole 5-a-day with this curried veggie spice-pot, packed with pulses and squash, served with cooling yogurt dip

Chilli-ginger garnish

Perfect served with Roopa Gulati’s Indian spice box chicken

Moroccan-style chicken stew

Stay on track with this low-fat supper that’s on the table in half an hour

Chinese-style braised beef one-pot

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming beef stew but with some more vibrant flavours

Honey-mustard glazed duck

Duck is a great choice for a special festive meal for two

Chocolate fruitcake

If anyone in your family isn’t keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you’ve been looking for

Hazelnut fruitcake

Enjoy this ‘glut and nut’ cake, made with excess courgettes and apples, with a cup of tea

Favourite pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox – vary with your favourite ingredients

Cheddar & sweetcorn scones

Savoury scones make a great meal with a bowl of soup, or a tasty addition to afternoon tea