Tamarind-glazed sweet potatoes

Try a new take on Christmas potatoes. The sourness of the tamarind with the freshness of coriander and red onions cuts through the sweetness

White chocolate ganache

Top your cakes with a silky white chocolate ganache, or use it to make truffles. Be sure to use good-quality chocolate for the best results

Healthy pad Thai

Toss chicken with rice noodles and stir-fried veg to create a deliciously healthy dinner. There’s a vegan option, too, which uses peanut butter (see tip, below)

Sausage & soy fried rice

Enjoy this speedy veg-packed fakeaway. We’ve gone for courgettes and peas here to accompany the sausage and rice, but use whatever veg you have

Feel-good pasta soup

Try our take on comforting pasta e ceci. Seasoning is key, and a drizzle of good olive oil and a scattering of hard, sharp cheese will really bring it to life

Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup

Make this warming, creamy soup with chicken and mushrooms – or swap the meat for prawns or squash, if you prefer

Roasted spaghetti squash

When roasted, this squash can be pulled into long, spaghetti-like strands with a fork. Use in place of pasta, in salads, or with roasted fish or meat

Smash burger pancakes

Try our savoury pancake burgers, complete with gherkins, burger sauce and cheese slices. They’re sure to go down a treat with the family on Shrove Tuesday

Creamy garlic pasta

This creamy tagliatelle recipe makes a comforting midweek meal. Any long pasta will work, so use whatever you have in the cupboard

Veggie burritos

Try our vegetarian burritos filled with mushrooms, beans and corn, complemented by creamy avocado and subtle spice. Enjoy with a tomato salsa on the side