Spice of life

Is your cupboard full of ingredients bought for one dish and never used again? Step forward Flavour Heroes , the new book from Gurdeep Loyal

SERVES 1 (easily doubled) PREP 20 mins COOK 5 mins EASY V 115g paneer1 tbsp mango chutney1 tsp curry paste (we used madras)1 lime, juiced85g red cabbage, finely chopped1 carrot, finely shredded85g nat

Try this nutritious cod, tomato, bean and potato bake that’s effortless to make and counts as two of your five-a-day. It’s a wonderful dish for warm summer days. SERVES 2 PREP 12 mins COOK 18 mins EAS

Low-carb recipes to minimise fluctuations in blood sugar

Serves 2Prep time 20 min, plus at least30 min marinatingCook time 15 min, plus5 min resting • 1 tbsp chipotle paste 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • Juice 1 lime • 350-400g sirloin

For one of the easiest soups of all, cook split red lentils with veg and spices until sublime in texture. The flavours are inspired by Turkish cuisine, including the serving suggestion of dried mint,