Easy onion rings
A pub-style side, or serve as a starter or nibble with ketchup, light soured cream or a spicy dipping sauce such as sriracha or American-style mustard. These can be baked in the oven or made in an air fryer – either way they’re healthier than traditional deep-fried onion rings.
Satay pork skewers
Roast pork is served on a mound of rice and smothered in a spicy peanut sauce in this satisfying dinner. You can skip the rice and serve it as a starter, too – they would be an impressive starter for a dinner party as they are easy to prepare ahead.
Baked vegetable crisps
These vegetable crisps make a colourful snack. Try mixing up the veg and seasonings – swap purple beetroot for golden ones, carrots for sweet potatoes or parsnip for celeriac. Our method is oven baked – see our recipe tip below for an air fryer version.
Crispy chickpeas on green toast
You get a double legume hit with this easy breakfast recipe. Tahini is a wonderfully rich source of calcium and protein. This is a glorious combination that works exceptionally well to change up beans on toast. Any soft herbs will work like dill, coriander or chives.
Suya beef fillet burger
This African-inspired burger contains suya – a fiery spice mix popular in West Africa. If you don't enjoy very spicy food, reduce the amount of chilli powder in the recipe.
Cumin beef and cucumber salad
These crispy cumin beef and smashed cucumber rice bowls come together in 20 minutes, making the perfect weeknight dinner!
Harissa tahini noodles with charred aubergines
A tasty, Middle Eastern-inspired noodle number, served with charred, jammy aubergines and a garlicky harissa and tahini sauce. It's lovely served hot or cold, so any leftovers make perfect lunches.
Miso salmon rice bowl
An easy weeknight meal with sticky marinated salmon, dressed avocado, rice and a lively sriracha mayo to top it all.
Roasted pumpkin seeds
Make the most of your Halloween pumpkin and roast the seeds for a healthy snack among all the treats.
Rumbledethumps
Similar to bubble and squeak, rumbledethumps are a traditional Scottish dish of buttery mash, cabbage and swede, baked until golden brown and crispy. You can cook them earlier in the day and reheat in the oven – give them an extra 20 minutes or so from cold.
Sweet potato salad
Sweet potatoes make a great salad, with plenty of fibre, vitamins and minerals to keep you going. These are roasted with spices and then covered in chilli, lime and coriander for a zesty treatment. Meal prep this one for the week.
The ultimate vegan sandwich
It’s a BLT, but not as you know it! The ‘smoky bacon’ is actually marinated tofu, baked in the oven until crisp, for the ultimate vegan sandwich.
Fondant potato with cheese custard, dulse and nori fries
If you’re looking for the ultimate in comfort food, how about fondant potatoes served with fries and covered in a cheese custard? Indulgence heaven.
Mushroom manti
These classic Turkish dumplings are given a vegetarian twist with a mushroom filling and a smoked tomato sauce.
Slow-roasted goat shoulder with breadfruit and plantain croquettes
A true celebration of Caribbean flavours, with rum soaked goat shoulder served with plantain and breadfruit croquettes.
Salmon meatball soup with salad bag pesto, potato and lettuce
Diced salmon makes delicious meatballs for soup made with leftover Cos lettuce and a bag of salad whizzed into pesto. Magic!