This easy Asian slaw is one of my favourite Thai-inspired side dishes. It's fresh, colourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to put together. The combination of red cabbage, carrot and onion creates a salad that's packed with texture, while the simple dressing of sesame oil, soy, lime and rice vinegar adds plenty of flavour without overwhelming the vegetables. I often serve this alongside grilled chicken, salmon, burgers, prawns or Asian-inspired dishes, but it's equally good

I absolutely love pickles. They bring a little je ne sais quoi to everyday meals - fresh, tangy, crunchy, and just enough sharpness to lift anything from salmon to salads to sandwiches. These quick fridge pickles are simple, flexible and endlessly adaptable. Once you know the base, you can pickle almost any crunchy veg you have in the fridge. The Base Pickling Brine This makes enough for 2–3 small jars: 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp sea salt 250 ml distilled malt vinegar 250ml boiling wa

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 200g frozen soffritto mix 1 tin of lentils, drained and rinsed 1 litre vegetable stock 2 large handfuls fresh spinach Squeeze of lemon juice Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the soffritto mix and cook for 5–6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute. A