Homemade tonkatsu sauce

Make this Japanese-style barbecue sauce to serve with crispy tofu, katsu chicken or your favourite Japanese dishes – it’s a great blend of sweet and savoury

Fluffy Japanese pancakes

Whip up these fluffy pancakes and enjoy with your favourite toppings – butter, maple syrup, honey, fruit or whipped cream all work well

Pain au chocolat

Try your hand at making these popular French breakfast pastries filled with chocolate. They’re perfect served with a cup of coffee, or as a mid-morning treat

Mushroom bhaji

Slow roast the garlic in this dish with cardamom to make it smoky and caramelised, and enjoy with rice or naan

Baked cod with tomatoes, capers & basil

Enjoy white fish once a week for a low-fat, high-protein meal. It also provides vitamins that support the heart, brain and bones

Warm chicken salad with avocado dressing

The avocados in this smoky, warm salad are highly nutritious, containing vitamin E, iron, potassium and niacin, along with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat

Aromatic mince & apricots with minty bulgur

Use lean beef for this spicy dish – it’s a good source of vitamin B12, iron and zinc, as well as protein. You can also cook the mince and freeze it for a busy day

Rosemary pork steaks with marinated courgettes

As well as being a balanced meal, this speedy supper is fresh and zingy. Frozen baby broad beans work well with pork, as well as the herby courgettes

Healthier burritos

Add shredded cabbage, slaw or sweetcorn salsa for a more wholesome take on a Mexican favourite. Our method for making the beef chilli delivers the best results

Slow cooker coconut chicken curry

Get your slow cooker to do the hard work for this Indian-style curry. We’ve added chicken and sweet potato, then served with naans and rice