Crisp roasted cauliflower, seared halloumi and lentils over a smoky romesco sauce. A substantial salad that holds its own as a main.

Crisp, lacy beer-battered cod folded into warm tortillas with sharp pickled red cabbage and a vivid jalapeño sauce. A fish taco with British chip-shop DNA.

Large tomatoes filled with sausage meat, cannellini beans, herbs, and lemon, then topped with cheese and breadcrumbs and baked until golden. A generous Mediterranean dish that works as a starter or a relaxed summer main.

Double-fried cauliflower in a sticky gochujang yangnyeom sauce. Vegan, extra crispy, and holds its crunch even after being coated in sauce. The kind of dish that disappears fast.

A comforting fennel and chickpea stew with a buttery, wine-enriched broth and crispy pulled ham hock on top. Simple to make and exactly the kind of bowl you want when the weather turns.

Savoy cabbage leaves filled with spiced lamb, quinoa, and dried apricots, baked in a harissa tomato sauce until the tops char and the filling is deeply fragrant. North African inspired and built for sharing.

Savoy cabbage wedges roasted in peanut satay sauce until caramelised and charred, then finished with more sauce, toasted peanuts, sesame, coriander, and chilli. A bold vegan main or a seriously good side.

Nutty buckwheat crêpes filled with slow-cooked leeks in tarragon cream and crumbled Stilton. Rich, savoury and quietly elegant.

Spice-rubbed cauliflower, pan-fried and roasted until deeply golden, on a silky white bean purée with a wild garlic chimichurri. A vegetarian main worth making now, while wild garlic is in season.

Two lamb breasts, one extraordinary centrepiece. Stuffed with wild garlic, toasted pistachios, anchovy and goat's cheese, rolled and braised low and slow until deeply tender and melting. The best-value cut on the counter, done properly.

Slow-roasted pulled pork shoulder, brined overnight, rubbed in warm spices, and served in toasted brioche buns with a homemade barbecue sauce finished with fermented rhubarb. A properly satisfying centrepiece.

Light French chicken stew with cider, apples and crème fraîche. Tender chicken thighs in a delicate sauce with shallots and herbs.

Restorative Asian chicken noodle soup built on bone broth with garlic, ginger and tender chicken. Thick rice noodles and fresh herbs make it satisfying and healing.

Messy, indulgent haggis toastie with slow-cooked whisky shallots and melted Scottish cheese. Perfect for using up leftover Burns Night haggis.

Traditional Sicilian cavatelli rigati lunghi made from semolina and water, rolled with ridges to catch sauce. Served with rich tomato sauce and parmesan - easier than you think.

Roasted wild mallard with port-braised red onions, roasted grapes and rich port sauce. A stunning wild game recipe that celebrates the lean, intense flavour of wild duck.

Roasted parsnips and red onions with toasted buckwheat, feta and pomegranate seeds, finished with a warm pomegranate molasses dressing. A hearty winter salad that's substantial enough for a main course.

Tender chickpeas simmered with leeks and folded through vibrant green garlic spinach sauce, topped with caramelised fennel and crunchy walnut sage pesto. Hearty, nourishing and impressive.

A creamy turkey or chicken pie topped with crispy, golden filo pastry. Perfect for using up roast leftovers or making with rotisserie chicken any time of year. Ready in under an hour.

Transform Christmas leftovers into a crispy, golden toad in the hole. Use up pigs in blankets, roast vegetables, and stuffing in one comforting dish. Ready in 40 minutes.