Pancakes are a timeless way to use up leftovers. Shrove Tuesday (17 Feb) is the day before the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday) – it was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before Lent’s fasting

By Javant Benton Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 20 mins FOR THE MEATBALLS 450g ground veggiemince (see right)4 tbsp psyllium husks3 tbsp arrowrootpowder2 tbsp chickpea flour½ tsp garlic granules½ tsp

■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

By Natasha and Yasime Tourabi Serves 2-4 | Prep 5 mins 200g cucumber200g plain soya yoghurt½ tsp toasted ground cumin¼ tsp salt1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 Peel a

For years we’ve been told to cut back on dairy, but new research suggests milk, cheese and yogurt might be doing far more for us than we ever realised

Vegetables take centre stage in these punchy, palate-awakening recipes from plant-powered restaurant Bubala