SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 2 tbsp vegetable oil400ml can coconut milk4 boneless chicken thighs (about250g), cut into chunks or sliced1 courgette, cut into 1.5cm rounds or roughly chopped1

SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 25 mins EASY V 50ml low-salt soy sauce½ tbsp sesame oil2 tsp agave syrup½-1 tsp chilli flakes1 tsp cornflour280g firm tofu, cut into cubes1½ tbsp vegetable oil2 carrots, thi

SERVES 4-6 PREP 25 mins plus cooling and at least 1 hr chilling COOK 2 hrs 15 mins MORE EFFORT ❄ 2 tbsp ras el hanout1 lemon, zested4 garlic cloves, crushed6 tbsp olive oil4 lamb shanks (about 1.5kg)2

SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins COOK 35 mins EASY 1 tbsp vegetable oil3 chicken thighs1 red onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp cumin1 tsp ground coriander2 tsp smoked paprika2 tbsp tomato purée300ml pas

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SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins COOK 2 hrs EASY 3 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle1 large onion, finely chopped2 large garlic cloves, crushed10g ginger, peeled and gratedor finely chopped400g lamb mince2 tsp gr