Shredded chicken

Use this shredded chicken to add to your favourite salads and sandwiches. A useful timesaver, it can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to three days

Blitz-and-bake banana sticky toffee pudding

Indulge in a sticky toffee pud for a comforting dessert

Turmeric chicken with butter bean hummus & roasted peppers

Try this healthy meze-style turmeric chicken with butter bean hummus, roasted peppers and broccoli. Barbecue the chicken and peppers, if you like

Cheesy potato patchwork pie

Take inspiration from potato dauphinoise for this rustic veggie pie that’s bursting with caramelised leeks and cheese. It’s ideal for a cosy evening in

Golden spiced pilaf with crispy shallots

Combine crispy shallots, warming spices, crunchy nuts and soft fruits to make this stunning pilaf. Serve alone with yogurt, or alongside veg, meat or fish

Caramelised onion, squash & gruyère tart

Take time caramelising the onions in this dish – cooked slowly for about 20 minutes, they’ll soften and become jammy and sweet. They’re the star of this tart

Black bean & pineapple salad bowl

Create this tropical-tasting zingy salad with pineapples, fibre-rich black beans and avocado. Pineapples are a rich source of antioxidants

Puy lentil salad with beetroot & walnuts

Walnuts make a tasty addition to this vegan salad and are a source of plant compounds called polyphenols which guard against inflammation

Sticky orange tofu with veg-fried noodles

“An ideal Friday night recipe that captures all the takeaway vibes but is conveniently made at home in no time. This vegan option is perfect for Veganuary, but tofu can easily be replaced with alternative proteins like paneer or chicken. You can also include a couple of eggs in the vegetable noodles, and feel free to swap out the vegetables for seasonal alternatives.” — Dr Chintal Patel

Miso chicken traybake

“With a flavoursome miso marinade and a topping of gravy, this is packed with umami goodness. I’ve used seasonal vegetables for the traybake base adding lots of variety, colours and fibre. When buying miso, always go for fresh miso found in the fridge section. This fermented paste is a great source of probiotics to support gut health.” — Dr Chintal Patel