Sweet potato and eggplant are cooked to soft, gooey perfection and shine against a backdrop of familiar sweet and savoury flavours in this simple tagine. Tagines are traditionally slow cooked in the earthenware pot for which they are named, so they couldn't be better suited to a slow cooker. More

Creamy feta and avocado combine beautifully with lightly spiced cauliflower in this irresistible wrap. Pomegranate seeds provide bursts of sweet and sour flavour with every bite, while chickpeas add a subtle nutty flavour and plenty of protein to make this a wholesome, nutritious meal that's so delicious you'll want to make it again and again. More

In this easy Indian-inspired meal the tandoori-marinated tofu steals the show, complemented perfectly by cumin and turmeric rice. The addition of currants, cashews, coriander, and mint gives a burst of freshness and texture. More

I love the robust, earthy combination of ground cumin and smoked paprika with root vegetables, and in this hearty salad these spices shine through beautifully, tempered by the sweet tang of orange zest.

Today I want to tell you the story of my enchanting New Year's Eve, spent with good friends in a little hut nestled deep in the forest of Mount Aspiring National Park on the west coast of New Zealand. More

My first creation since coming home is packed with the best, boldest flavours – spicy jalapenos, tangy lemon and sumac, salty feta, and fresh spring onions, among even more good stuff. It might look light enough, but the combination of falafel and lentils give this meal some serious filling power. Packed into a wrap or eaten straight from the fork, this meal really hits the spot. Ditch the feta and use hommus instead of yoghurt for an (almost) equally delicious vegan option. More

This easy, hearty soup is a perfect winter warmer. I love the za'atar flavours of sumac, thyme, and sesame seeds, and cannelini beans are the perfect blank canvas to serve them with. And really, who doesn't love anything involving Turkish bread? More

Three of the cheapest ingredients known to man, pumpkin, chickpeas and diced tomatoes, combine in this delicious, easy Thai-inspired curry. It's hard to believe something this easy could taste this good. More

The rich flavours of red wine, kalamata olives and tomatoes meld beautifully in this zesty, hearty sauce. And with only two ingredients requiring any kind of prep, it's a relaxed cooking experience! More

Smoky lemon tofu and fried zucchini and peas combine with fresh tomatoes and red onion to create a fresh, nutritious salad that can just as comfortably be enjoyed cold as hot. More

This salad is packed with low-GI, high-protein seeds and grains. It'll satisfy your hunger like nothing else and leave you feeling full of energy. Plus, it's great hot, warm, or cold. More

Pearl barley carries the zesty flavours of lemon juice, sumac, thyme and toasted sesame seeds in every mouthful of this chewy salad. The slightly bitter eggplant taste is offset by the sweet bursts of tomato, with chickpeas lending a hint of nuttiness. More

Here's a recipe that can be whipped together quickly in a pinch, or left to simmer for hours for that rich flavour and tender texture. Smoky eggplant and finely diced olives give an enticing depth of flavour to a seemingly simple tomato sauce, served over soft, light gnocchi. More

This may just be the most versatile vegetarian pasta meal there is. Lentils, carrot and tomatoes form the basis of this hearty sauce that opens itself up to whatever ingredients take your fancy, from fresh herbs and lemon juice to sundried tomato pesto and red wine. Make it once and you're bound to end up having it on high rotation! More

There's no substitute for homemade pesto, but store-bought does the job in this simple combination of pasta and roast vegetables. Sweet fresh cherry tomatoes and creamy, salty feta give a punch to every mouthful. More