This silky yellow lentil daal gets a sweet-savoury upgrade with caramelised black garlic folded through spiced onions and jammy tomatoes. The black garlic's molasses-like sweetness beautifully balances warm spices and brings an unexpected umami depth to this comforting bowl. Topped with burst cherry tomatoes and fragrant cumin, it's familiar yet completely new—perfect with naan for dipping or a dollop of cooling yoghurt.

Warm up with this rich, smoky vegetarian chilli featuring The Original Black Garlic Paste. Slow-cooked with peppers, beans, and aromatic spices, it’s deep, hearty, and packed with umami flavour.

This Mushroom, Lentil, Walnut & Black Garlic Bolognese is a rich, hearty, plant-based take on the Italian classic. Packed with umami from earthy mushrooms, nutty walnuts, and deep, caramelised black garlic, it’s the perfect comforting dish for chilly evenings — delicious served over your favourite pasta with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

MasterChef finalist Sophie Sugrue brings you this stunning vegetarian dish that showcases black garlic in a vibrant, umami-rich sauce. Roasted butternut squash and chickpeas sit atop a silky blend of cavolo nero, spinach, miso and black garlic & lemon powder – finished with chilli crisp and fresh lemon for the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and heat.

Golden, crispy potato wedges with a flavour twist. Black garlic powder, smoky paprika, and Parmesan transform simple baking potatoes into something everyone will fight over. Skin-on for extra texture, perfectly seasoned, and utterly moreish. Serve them alongside burgers, steaks, or with our black garlic ketchup for dipping—they're the side dish that steals the show.

This hearty vegan shepherd's pie proves that plant-based comfort food can be every bit as satisfying as the original. Green lentils create a rich, protein-packed base, while The Original Black Garlic adds incredible umami depth that makes this dish feel complete and indulgent. Topped with creamy mashed potato and baked until golden, it's the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table — vegan or not. Perfect for Meat-Free Monday, batch cooking, or feeding a crowd.

You can't celebrate British Pie Week without a proper steak and kidney pie. This traditional recipe stays true to the classic while getting a subtle umami boost from The Original Black Garlic. Sweet, sticky black garlic cloves melt into the rich gravy, adding depth without overpowering the distinctive flavour of the kidneys. Tender stewing beef, fresh thyme, and slow cooking create that quintessentially British comfort food experience. Topped with golden puff pastry and served with mash and peas, this is the kind of pie that reminds you why British classics became classics in the first place.

This ale and black garlic beef pie is everything a great British pie should be: rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying. Tender beef is slow-cooked in ale with mushrooms and herbs, while The Original Black Garlic Paste adds layers of sweet, umami complexity that make this pie truly special. The black garlic creates that "slow-cooked for hours" richness that balances the ale's bitterness perfectly. Wrapped in golden puff pastry and baked until crisp, this is the pie that converts people who've never tried black garlic before. Perfect for Sunday lunch, or any time you need proper comfort food.