Arroz con leche with strawberries in Sherry

A Spanish-inspired, cinnamon-spiked rice pudding enriched with double cream and served with boozy strawberries

Strawberry tart with lavender & honey cream

Delicate lavender and honey cream is the perfect accompaniment to a slice or two of this sumptuous summer dessert. Assemble the tart just before serving to prevent soggy pastry

Roast pumpkin & spinach lasagne

Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort

Austrian hash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Known as gröstl, this is bacon, onion and potato fry-up is a real hunger-stopper and great served with fried egg

Glazed plum cake

This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make

Russian chicken & mushroom pies with soured cream & dill

Packed with rice, chicken, veggies and a creamy sauce, these Russian-influenced pies are great for using up leftovers

Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes

Meltingly tender and full of classic Asian flavours, these lamb shanks are perfect for freezing