Swede gnocchi with crispy sage

Using much overlooked swede, you can create a budget-friendly, restaurant worthy gnocchi main course. Top with butter-fried herbs for a simple veggie dish

Charred leeks with anchovy dressing

We've made leeks the star of our elegant, simple starter. Hazelnuts add crucial crunch and the anchovy dressing gives the dish an umami depth of flavour

Roasted roots fattoush

We’ve given this classic Middle Eastern bread salad a winter makeover with good-value roasted root veg and a rich, brown-butter yogurt dressing

Parsnip latkes with smoked haddock & poached egg

Looking to use up a glut of parsnips? We’ve swapped classic potato for root veg in these golden brown brunch latkes, with a poached egg and smoked fish

Turnip tartiflette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We’ve swapped potatoes for turnips in this classic French dish, to make the most of a winter veg. Their pepperiness contrasts with the Reblochon cheese

Quick pickled cucumbers

These surprisingly speedy pickled cucumber ribbons are delicious with any smoked fish, particularly salmon. Add some irresistible crunch to your dish

Baked carrot & nigella seed bhajis with raita

A healthy baked carrot alternative to much-loved Indian side dish onion bhajis. Serve these golden, crispy snacks as part of a thali or curry feast

Ham & mushroom potato nests with fried quail’s eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Brunch with a difference, bake these addictive, mini spiralized potato nests ahead of time then crack in the eggs and cook when your guests arrive

Lime, sesame & coconut courgette carpaccio

The freshness of this spiralized courgette carpaccio is the ideal counterpart for a spicy dish, so try eating this with curry or sticky ribs

Beetroot & avocado nori rolls with wasabi dipping sauce

The dipping sauce adds real punch to this impressive looking vegan canapé. If you can’t get hold of wasabi, substitute for storecupboard horseradish instead