Jamaican ginger cake

Bake this sticky, spicy cake using ingredients that historically thrived in Jamaica – best enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea

One-tray spiced mushroom pilaf

Looking for a dish that offers hands-off cooking? This mixed mushroom pilaf is ideal. For very little effort you’re gifted with lots of umami flavour

Adana kebab

These Turkish kebabs use minimal ingredients so the flavour of the lamb stands out, complemented by red peppers and spicy pul biber

Spicy peanut butter & corn ramen

Make a warming noodle soup which is sure to pack a punch – it’s spicy, sweet, nutty and savoury all in one slurp! The fish sauce adds a subtle layer of umami

Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

One-pan coconut fish curry pie

This is a delicious and comforting fusion pie, combining a spiced coconut fish curry with a light, crispy layer of filo pastry. I’ve used haddock but any firm fish works.

Green garlic chutney roast chicken with cumin-spiced vegetables

Served with cumin-spiced vegetables this is the perfect roast dinner to shake up up your Sunday lunch. Scrub the veg well but there is no need to peel them. Leaving the skin on adds nutrients and fibre. Using baby potatoes means you don’t have to par-boil them, but if using other potatoes, slice thinly or par-boil first. If you are feeling adventurous, double the chutney ingredients and try marinating a whole roast chicken for a beautiful centrepiece dish.

One-pan smoky veggie lentil lasagne

Make this comforting no-bake lasagne and you’ll pack in lots of nutritious veggies, building up to 30 plant points for the week. The courgettes and mushrooms can be swapped out for other seasonal veg – leeks and aubergines work well.

Creamy Cajun prawn orzo

I love to use orzo to make quick creamy pasta after a busy day at work, but you can use this sauce with any kind of pasta. I like to make my own Cajun spice mix as ready-made mixes often contain added salt, but if you don’t think you’ll use up all the individual spices, then take the ready-made option – just check the label to ensure it’s not too salty.

Super-green curry with quinoa rice

I’ve used chickpeas in this, but the curry base is adaptable; just add your choice of protein. A squeeze of lemon adds vitamin C to aid iron absorption and mixing quinoa with rice increases your intake of high-fibre wholegrains and protein.