Veg peel fritters

Make veg peelings the star of the show with these easy fritters. They’re perfect the day after a big family dinner, such as at Christmas time

Air-fryer lemon drizzle cake

Ever tried your air-fryer for baking? While it’s not ideal for perfectly even cakes, it’s great for a fuss-free loaf cake, like this lemon drizzle

Katsu curry

Make our easy katsu curry with options to adapt the recipe for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. You’ll need chicken or tofu depending on your preference

Easy cheesy leeks

Make these luxurious leeks as part of your Christmas spread. Easily prepared in advance, the dish will bring great flavour to your Christmas dinner feast

Vegan winter one-pan

Serve up a bowl of warming vegan stew for dinner. This easy dish combines spinach, peanuts, potatoes and leeks for a nourishing meal.

Three-bean chilli

Batch-cook this chilli on a chilly evening and keep some in the freezer to heat up after a long day. Serve with rice, lime wedges, avocado and soured cream

Shredded chicken

Use this shredded chicken to add to your favourite salads and sandwiches. A useful timesaver, it can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to three days

Puy lentil salad with beetroot & walnuts

Walnuts make a tasty addition to this vegan salad and are a source of plant compounds called polyphenols which guard against inflammation

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

Sweet & sour sauce

Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish