Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard – if you don’t have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Curried chickpeas

Serve this side as part of an Indian meal for a healthy bit of spice

Brown rice stir-fry with coriander omelette

This dish is full of flavour and crunch – guaranteed to perk up that pack of brown rice at the back of the cupboard

Spicy roast potatoes

Liven up your weekend roast with these deliciously crispy potatoes

Grilled lamb with wintry rice salad

A taste-packed and superhealthy supper. Leftovers are great for lunch, too

Homemade tomato sauce

A handy standby which goes with just about everything, and keeps for 3 months in the fridge

Chilli beef shepherd’s pie

The family favourite with a spicy kick and parsnip mash topping

Rapid rocket, carrot & ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A super fast snack, low in fat and refreshingly crunchy

Crispy sesame fish

Give white fish some oomph with this quick crispy sesame fish dish

Indian bread with courgettes & coriander

This bread is called thepla in India and is best served hot with lightly salted plain yogurt, or cold with mango chutney

Diamond Jubilee chicken

Update Coronation chicken with this salad of mild spices, apple, walnuts, yoghurt sauce and pomegranate

Aubergine pickle

Use up a glut of aubergines in this Indian-spiced chutney with tamarind, ginger and mustard seeds