Type: Simple make ahead
Sweet potato chips
These are lovely either as a side or a snack. If a snack, serve alongside some soured cream, for everyone to dip…
Harissa and confit garlic roast potatoes
Anything with the word ‘confit’ in it is enough to put some people off but don’t be intimidated! All that it entails,…
Roasted beetroot with yoghurt and preserved lemon
This is a match made in heaven served alongside some oily fish: a smoked mackerel or trout fillet, for example, or some…
Butternut squash with sweetcorn salsa, feta and pumpkin seeds
You’ll get more of a bite on your charred corn if you start with fresh kernels, as I do here, but you…
Roasted butternut squash with lentils and dolcelatte
I like to serve this with the squash and lentils still a little warm – so that the cheese slightly melts when…
Carrot salad with yoghurt and cinnamon
I love the look of the long, thin baby carrots here, but don’t worry if you don’t have any. Regular carrots, sliced…
Roasted baby carrots with harissa and pomegranate
This is a striking salad with bright colours and serious flavour. Serve alongside any chicken, slow-cooked lamb or with a selection of…
Two bean and two lime salad
Making this ahead of time is fine: just hold back on the lime juice until before you serve. It will keep for…
Chickpeas and Swiss chard with yoghurt
This is comfort food at its best, served with some steamed rice. Don’t worry if you don’t have coriander at home already:…