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

Leave this peppery Filipino stew in the pot overnight to create even more flavour. Enjoy it served with steamed jasmine rice. SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 45 mins EASY 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus a splas

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

The spice paste adds a modern spin to classic roast pork. If you want to keep things traditional, use the same timings and just rub the pork with olive oil and sea salt before roasting. You’ll need to

The weather outside may be frightful, but this easy menu is delightful – and the perfect way to treat good friends

Serves: 4 Ingredients:2 leeks300 g arborio rice900 ml vegetable stock150 g soft, Philadelphia stylecheese120 g stilton roughly crumbledA small handful of walnut halvesroughly crushed 1. Heat the oven