Sticky sesame chicken & corn with slaw

Roast cheap chicken wings and frozen corn cobs with honey, peanut butter and sesame seeds for perfect party food on a budget

Chilli jam ploughman’s

Swap boring ketchup for this versatile spicy tomato jam – spread it in sandwiches, add to stir-fries or fried rice, or serve with grilled steak

Spaghetti with chilli prawns, salami & gremolata breadcrumbs

Sautée red chillies with garlic, fennel seeds and tomatoes for a delicious and easy pasta sauce base – finish with crunchy parsley breadcrumbs

West Indian-style chicken legs with sauce chien

Roast juicy chicken thighs in a seriously spicy, herby marinade – swap Scotch bonnet chillies for regular red chillies to turn down the heat

Cauliflower & tomato curry

This filling vegetarian curry is flavoured with green chillies and tamarind – use curry paste or a garam masala for a midweek cheat

Fish stew with roast garlic & saffron

Try this simpler, lighter version of bouillabaisse, a classic fish soup – serve with toasted slices of baguette to mop up the tomato based sauce

Sweet sesame chilli chicken

Make this easy Chinese favourite at home with pak choi, ginger and sweet chilli sauce – cheaper and much tastier than getting a takeaway

Roast duck & griddled plum salad

This slow-cooked duck salad makes a great centrepiece for entertaining – dinner party guests will love the range of textures and flavours

Blackberry, beetroot & goat’s cheese salad with poppy seed croutons

Blackberries add bursts of sweetness to this colourful starter or light lunch – substitute feta for goat’s cheese if you’d prefer

Venison sausages with piquant beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spruce up your staple sausage and beans with this low-fat, filling recipe – try venison sausages for even more flavour

Beet & apple salad with horseradish mackerel cream

Give your lunch a lift with this easy but impressive salad, topped with tangy horseradish and creamy low-fat yogurt. Ready in under 10 minutes

Pear & blueberry breakfast bowl

A brunch-friendly oat and fruit bowl with yogurt and crunchy seeds – pack in 2 of your 5-a-day in the morning