Carrot pakoras

Forget food waste and use up bits of limp veg to make these sensational pakoras. Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, courgettes and cabbage also work well.

Lamb bhuna

Make this stunning lamb bhuna a day or two ahead of a big family feast – slow-cooked curries are better when the flavours have time to develop.

Quick & puffy flatbreads

Whip up these speedy flatbreads for an Indian-style feast. They’re like a cheat’s version of naan bread, and are great for mopping up a curry.

Cinnamon custard pie

Love custard tarts or pastel de nata? Try GF member Sue Tappin’s recipe for cinnamon-topped custard pie – it’s deliciously decadent.

Afghan-style chicken korma with dried sour plums

Add dried sour plums to this Afghan-inspired curry to impart an interesting salty, sour flavour. If you can’t get them, use dried sour cherries instead.

Chicken parmigiana

Make midweek easier with our family-friendly chicken parmagiana. Ideal for freezing for busy week nights, the recipe is also easily doubled.

Dark chocolate & passion fruit tart

Pair chocolate with passion fruit to make this deliciously decadent dessert. The tangy fruit curd works wonderfully with the rich ganache

Winter tabbouleh

Combine cauliflower, fennel, bulgur wheat, nuts and pomegranate seeds to make this winter version of tabbouleh. It’s delicious served as a side dish

Fragrant coconut, salmon & prawn traybake

Get inspired by Thai flavours with this fragrant coconut, salmon and prawn ‘fakeaway’. It’s made easy with an all-in-one method – and works with cod, too

Lemon layer cake with soft cheese icing

Indulge in a slice of lemon cake for afternoon tea. With lovely light sponge layers, a citrus zing offsets the rich and creamy soft cheese icing.