Smoky Spanish tomato & garlic dip

A Spanish tomato dip with smoky paprika and a drizzle of sherry vinegar. A great vegan addition to the picnic platter

Texas BBQ Sauce

An easy recipe for an essential smoky barbecue sauce to jazz up your burgers and sides

Texas BBQ medley

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Once you've tried smoking and slow cooking your chicken, you'll be totally converted. The dry brine seasons the meat to the bone and keeps it succulent during cooking

Chilli & avocado salsa sweet potatoes

A fresh, summery vegan recipe that won't break the bank. Get 5 of your 5 a day the easy way

Sweetcorn & courgette fritters

An easy, vegetarian fritter you can have on the table in 25 minutes. Top with an egg with a runny yolk and a drizzle of our chilli dressing

Seafood fideuà

Try this paella with a difference, using fideo or vermicelli pasta instead of rice, with prawns, mussels, squid, monkfish and a sprinkling of saffron 

John’s chicken nacho one-pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A different take on the classic one-pot, this one has a Mexican twist. Nachos, smashed avocado, jalapeños, chorizo and tender chicken pieces – what's not to love?

Pulled goat kebabs with coriander dressing

An often overlooked meat, the slow-cooked shoulder of goat in these kebabs has a subtle, savoury flavour. Use lamb as an alternative, if you prefer

Barbecued oysters with garlic, paprika & Parmesan butter

Pep up your barbecue with these wonderfully meaty molluscs, bubbling in a smoky spiced garlic butter. Use large green-shelled mussels instead, if you like

Veal chops with spinach & green pepper salsa

Marinate rose veal chops in a zesty mix of lemon, garlic and rosemary then serve with the salsa for a simple yet flavourful supper

John’s jambalaya

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A fragrant chorizo one-pot inspired by Creole cooking, flavoured with thyme, oregano, smoked paprika and cayenne

Lamb shoulder & smoky aubergine flatbread

This is loosely based on the Turkish dish of lahmacun, but with a thicker bread base similar to pizza. Great for using leftover lamb, the charred aubergine gives a smoky depth