Dosa is a fine, crisp pancake. It takes a bit of time for soaking and grinding, but very little effort. Begin this recipe 2 days ahead.

In Greece and Cyrus, you find meatballs (keftedes) in every taverna. This is Jamie Oliver's meat-free version made with lentils.

Jamie Oliver's hearty salad is the perfect combination of warm, roasted veg with haloumi and lentils – the crowning side to any family feast, or a meal on its own.

Refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs? This recipe's the perfect all-day breakfast option.

Perfect for any occasion, Jamie Oliver's Sicilian lentil and olive ragu is a warm, hearty dish jam packed with black olives and tender lentils.

Filled with plant based protein and fibre, this vegetarian curry is one even the carnivores will like.

Lentils are a useful (and filling) way to help balance the proportions of meat to non-meat on your plate. Jill Dupleix's lamb recipe uses the robust flavours of sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and salty feta and olives to make every mouthful exciting.

Sausage don't always have to be boring and barbecued. Take them up a notch with thyme-infused lentils and creamy mash.

Swirl a spoonful of creamy Greek-style yoghurt through this hearty lentil soup to really make it sing.

Use your favourite curry powder to spice up a warming dhal, studded with chunks of sweet potato and cooked without any oil.

Laced with vibrant Mediterranean flavours and freshly picked herbs, this satisfying salad is high in fibre and gluten-free

This hearty, fragrant soup is sure to satisfy. Don't do dairy? Just omit the yoghurt.

Katie Quinn Davies bowls us over with a steaming bowl of carrot and ginger soup.

Dinner tonight is sorted with this bistro-style sausage with lentils recipe.