Cheesy egg & noodle muffins

Make some cheesy egg and noodle muffins for lunchboxes. They’re packed full of veg – we used broccoli and carrots, but peas, courgette and peppers also work.

Steamed carrot pudding

Make a no-waste Christmas pud using the carrots left in your salad drawer. They’re sweeter in the winter months – perfect for this comforting dessert

Mexican-style stuffed peppers

Stuff peppers with rice and black beans, then top with chilli cheese and fresh guacamole for an easy vegetarian family meal. If the kids don’t like spice, use a mild cheese instead

Gingerbread hot chocolate

Make this festive version of hot chocolate with fragrant orange, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. To make it extra-special, top with whipped cream

Maqlooba

Try this Iraqi-inspired maqlooba. Meaning “upside-down”, it’s a special dish combining lamb chops, aubergine, tomatoes, basmati rice and potatoes

Sourdough hot cross buns

Enjoy baking sourdough bread? Then you have to give these hot cross buns a go. They take more effort, but the result is some of the best buns you’ll ever taste

Hearty vegetable stew with dumplings

Tuck into a bowl of satisfying vegetable stew with dumplings. Ideal on cold wintery nights, serve with mash for hearty comfort food for the whole family

Healthy chicken stir-fry

Make this nutritious, veg-packed stir-fry when you need dinner fast – and if you like a hit of spice, add some chilli to the rich peanut dressing

Christmas crumble

Enjoy a festive crumble made with apples, cranberries and mixed spice. Serve warm with cream or custard for the ultimate comfort dessert

Simnel muffins

Bake these easy miniature simnel muffins for an Easter-themed afternoon tea, or savour with a mid-morning cuppa for a seasonal springtime treat

Corn, coconut & lentil chowder

Serve up our healthy corn, coconut & lentil chowder for lunch. Lentils, onions and sweetcorn give this dish valuable fibre for a healthy digestive system

Beef tacos

Elevate a pack of beef mince into vibrant tacos. Go to the extra effort of making your own spice mix for even more flavour, and use soft tortillas