Garam masala spice mix

Garam masala is an aromatic mixture of spices, used as a base in many Indian dishes, like curry, to bring flavour and warmth

Ras el hanout spice mix

A North African medley of fragrant spices to be used in tagines, as a marinade and much more – add rose petals for extra authenticity

Peach & chilli chutney

Preserve sweet juicy fruit in this spiced chutney with cardamom, chilli and ginger – great with cheese, cold meat or curry

Baked potatoes with spicy dhal

Cook red lentils with cumin, mustard seeds and turmeric and serve with a fluffy jacket potato and chutney

Boom Bang-a-Bang chicken cups

Classic British Coronation chicken gets a makeover, served in Little Gem lettuce leaves with peanut and coconut sauce

Creamy barley & squash risotto

Barley is cheaper and lighter than Italian risotto rice, you can add all the liquid at once and it’s really hard to overcook

Mango chicken, bean & rice bake

Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake – the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken

Chicken, ginger & green bean hotpot

A light chicken casserole that makes a great Asian-inspired family one-pot. It’s flavoured with mild ginger and coriander

Rack of lamb with new potato, onion & thyme gratin

Like French ‘boulangère’ potatoes, roasting your meat on top of your spuds means they soak up the flavoursome juices

Rye & pumpkin seed crackers

Making your own crispbreads is an extra-special touch – top these seeded biscuits with paté, cheese and chutney