Spiced beetroot & feta tarts with tahini-dressed leaves

Turn root vegetables and puff pastry into a stunning vegetarian starter or main with coriander, cumin and harissa

Spinach salad with sesame dressing

A nutrient-rich vegetable side dish with Asian flavours like miso, sesame seeds and yuzu or lime juice

Lentil & cardamom soup

Cheap and cheerful red lentils are jazzed up with coconut milk and plenty of spices in this quick and warming soup recipe

Pea falafels with minty couscous salad

Give falafel a makeover by using a mix of chickpeas and frozen peas, serve with couscous and a dollop of yogurt for a cheap but tasty meal

Samosa pie

Cover spiced lamb mince, stewed potato and peas with crispy filo pastry for a low-fat, Indian-inspired dinner

Blood orange & poppy drizzle muffins

These citrussy muffins are lovely and light, and make a delicious pudding served with ice cream or thick Greek yogurt

Indian potato pancakes

Try something new with a savoury pancake filling of green lentils and potatoes with chilli and ginger that's ideal for Shrove Tuesday or midweek dining.

German-style cheese & bacon pancakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Be inspired by the flavours of Flammkuchen and top pancakes with smoked bacon, shallots and melted cheese to serve for Shrove Tuesday or as your next family supper.

Cauliflower rice

Pulse cauliflower in a food processor to make cauliflower couscous or an easy rice-like side dish that's much lower GI and ready in just 10 minutes

Winter warmer hearty risotto

This butternut squash, pea and sweetcorn risotto is a vegetarian one-pot that kids will love – a great way to get in 3 of their 5 a day

Speedy red pepper chana masala

A low-fat Indian chickpea and vegetable side dish, perfect served with curries, rice or naan – ready in just 20 minutes

Basil & coconut salmon with spiced couscous

Top salmon fillets with a coconut and lime dressing, sprinkle with nigella seeds and bake, then serve with fluffy couscous and green veg