Don’t spend money on expensive vinegars when making pickles. White distilled malt vinegar works well with spices, and it won’t cloud the colour if you’re using a heavily pigmented vegetable
Recipe by Nadine Brown
Butter beans stand in for potatoes as a healthier, high-fibre side in this easy weeknight dinner. Cannellini beans work just as well if you have those to hand
Recipe by Abigail Spooner
For fried rice that doesn’t clump together, use microwave rice, which is drier and will take on flavour without getting mushy
Keeping your celebrations small this year? Then make this deliciously simple yet special dish for two and serve with some roasted potatoes on the side
Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield
The warm, earthy notes of cumin and the sweet, tangy flavour of orange give a boost to this hearty salad. Great eaten warm or cold, try stuffing it into pitta with some cool yogurt and extra fresh herbs
Gribiche is a French sauce traditionally made from boiled eggs, but this cheat’s version uses mayonnaise. Combined with mustard, cornichons and herbs, it’ll transport you to a French bistro
Based on the classic Thai green papaya salad, som tam, but using swede instead of papaya – the texture and crunchiness is even better and just as tasty!
Recipe by Chariya Khattiyot
