Sundried tomato & mushroom pasta

Enjoy tagliatelle with creamy sundried tomato mushrooms to make this easy midweek meal for two. Top with parmesan shavings to serve

Christmas leftover toasties

Take the Boxing Day sandwich to greater heights with this toastie made from leftovers. Indulgent and luxurious, the recipe makes a lip-smacking lunch for two

Easy miso salmon tacos

Top these corn tortillas with miso-marinated salmon, radish and avocado to make a speedy lunch or supper. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over

Last minute Christmas cake

Missed out on Stir-up Sunday? This traditional Christmas cake can be ready in an afternoon – ideal for when you’re short on time to make a Christmas dessert

Harissa mackerel fishcakes with agrodolce red peppers & garlic yogurt

Use storecupboard stars harissa, white miso, sundried tomato paste and crispy chilli oil to make these moreish fishcakes and balance the budget

Sloppy joes

Give ground beef a makeover with this favorite dinner. The saucy, savory filling can be adapted to your taste.

Sesame spiced swede noodles

The humble swede is an underrated veg, and the punchy spices in this recipe complement its natural sweetness. Any leftover swede is great served in a salad the next day

Turkey gravy

This easy turkey gravy can be made a few days ahead, or you can freeze it for up to a month

Smoky peanut butter mole with black beans

Use black beans to make a mole, a rich, smoky Mexican sauce made with chillies, spices, nuts and seeds. Use it as a filling for tacos, jackets or quesadillas

Steak pasta

Serve up this creamy tagliatelle crowned with juicy slices of steak for an easy but impressive meal. Enjoy with a bottle of your favourite grape for the perfect dinner for two