Hara bhara kabab

Enjoy these vegan patties which are a popular snack in North India, with a green tint from the spinach. Serve with your favourite chutney – we went for mango

Coconut, curry leaf & turmeric saucy lentils

Raid your spice cupboard to make our lentil dish which can be used as a base to make three other meals – use puy or green lentils as they hold their shape

Peanut butter squash curry

Make this easy vegan curry with butternut squash and all the flavour of satay sauce. Top with coriander, chilli and peanuts, and serve with rice

Next level veg chilli

Elevate your chilli game with this hearty vegan recipe packed with smoky sweetness and spice. Serve with tortilla chips and guacamole or cooked rice

Vegan miso mushroom & spinach pithiviers

Make these stunning vegan pithiviers for Christmas – they can be assembled ahead and kept in the fridge, or frozen up to a month ahead and baked on the day

Roasted red pepper pasta

Use silken tofu to make the creamy dairy-free pasta sauce in this vegan dish. Don’t be tempted to use firm tofu, as it won’t work in the same way

Smoky vegan ‘chicken’ & chickpea wraps

Use vegan ‘chicken’ pieces to make these wraps fully plant-based. Enjoy with our homemade guacamole for a tasty and filling family-friendly meal

Super-green tofu curry

Going meat-free? Enjoy this delicious tofu and spinach curry that you can prep in minutes. Serve with wild rice and a scattering of coriander

Spicy red pepper dip & crispy harissa mince

This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

Lerato’s Tanzanian banana curry

Escape to east Africa with this budget-friendly curry. The unripe green bananas can be swapped for firm yellow plantains and you can add more chillies, if you like

Vegan naan

Make a vegan version of naan to enjoy with your favourite meat-free Indian dishes using a dairy-free, plant-based block instead of ghee