Nutty, fruity wholesome goodness is what homemade granola is all about. Please feel free to ad lib here, with substitutions such as honey for maple syrup, raisins, apricots or dried apples for the dried cranberries and cashews for the whole almonds.

A hearty sausage supper, served with an easy, creamy mustard sauce. This recipe also works brilliantly with veggie sausages.

Make the most of any crumpets you have in your cupboard, with this fun and easy air fryer twist on churros. It's inauthentic, but it's speedy!

I know a biryani sounds like a daunting undertaking, but it really doesn’t have to be. For one thing, you cook the chicken a day (or up to a couple of days) in advance, which breaks up the process into manageable tasks. Furthermore, not only will the flavours deepen and mellow overnight, but the chicken will be gorgously tender. On top of which, it leaves you to do no more on the day itself than cook the rice – and for just two minutes! – then layer it up in a pan with the gently reheated chicken and steam it. And the marinade you start the chicken off with is an easy affair that relies predominantly on the punchy Indonesian chilli paste sambal oelek (though other chilli pastes could be substituted) and kecap manis, which is a sweet and treacly soy sauce.

This easy, creamy parsnip soup is made extra-filling with the addition of chunky croûtons. Start with the basic 4-ingredient recipe, and take it from there. Add the gruyère if you want a touch of luxury, or try adding some cooked ham hock or crisp fried bacon.

This simple stew has a gravy-like sauce that benefits from browning the beef first, but you can also just throw everything in the slow cooker pot and it will still taste great. The Yorkshire puddings are included in the budget but are optional as they need to be cooked in an oven or air fryer, albeit only briefly.

Inspired by Vietnam’s famous banh mi sandwich, a popular street food with hot, spicy and sweet flavours, these fries are loaded with sweet glazed tofu, quick pickled vegetables, mayonnaise and hot sauce. If you have an air fryer, you can use it to cook the fries.

Ground beef, rice, and vegetables cooked in one pan with savory seasonings. A simple, comforting, and budget-conscious meal.

A colourful, protein-packed salad with crunchy air-fried noodles, sprouted lentils, heritage tomatoes and toasted almonds to finish.

A traditional dish made with rice and chicken blood, often spiced and served as a rich, earthy delicacy in some regional cuisines.

A nutty and hearty side dish featuring wild rice tossed with toasted almonds and herbs. Great for holiday meals or roasted meats.

An unusual dish that pairs charred leeks with trout roe and air-dried venison.

A quick stir-fry of broccoli, rice, and savory sauces. A light, healthy side or vegetarian entrée packed with flavor.

Pull out all the stops for this fish and chips – tartare sauce made with homemade mayonnaise, curry sauce, mushy peas and crisp haddock made in the air fryer. What a treat!

A sweet dessert featuring creamy rice pudding topped with crunchy, buttery pecans. Southern-inspired and indulgent.

Rice flavored with sweet roasted corn and aromatic garlic. A perfect side dish for grilled meats or Mexican-inspired meals.