Cabbage with fennel, chilli & garlic

Enjoy this fiery, flavourful side dish with a tender meat roast. The cabbage can be roasted or cooked on the hob if you’re lacking oven space

Kimchi sesame udon noodles

Enjoy udon noodles with kimchi, radish and spring onion for a speedy midweek meal that delivers three of your 5-a-day. Top with a fried egg and chilli flakes

Spiced prawn cocktail subs

Forget boring sandwiches at a picnic – pack these prawn cocktail subs instead. If you’re travelling, assemble them when you get there so they’re super-fresh (see tip below)

Classic homemade coleslaw

Forget shop-bought versions and make a homemade slaw. It’s an ideal side dish for barbecues or to serve with burgers, salads, sandwiches and more

Smoked trout & horseradish pâté

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill – great for a last minute party dish

Giant couscous & tomato salad with zhoug-style dressing

Make this giant couscous and tomato salad as a summer side. Zhoug is a spicy, bright green Middle Eastern sauce that brings this dish alive

Spinach with chickpeas, pine nuts & raisins

Enjoy this simple spinach side dish with Spanish-style chicken dishes. Toasted almonds work well, too

Cacio e pepe

Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients – spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter – this is a storecupboard favourite

Pastrami-style steak & mustard mayo

Pair sauerkraut and mustard mayo with steak to make a sensational combination. Serve with chips or mash, or make into an amazing steak sandwich

Celery juice

Make this simple celery juice your own by adding green chilli for a bit of heat, turmeric, or a little maple syrup to sweeten, if you like