Spiced koftas with honey & chickpeas

Spiced lamb koftas are a great budget option for a simple family meal. Serve with a drizzle of the creamy yogurt dressing, and baked chickpeas

Spiced lamb pie

This stunning filo pastry pie is a twist on a lamb tagine. A hearty main meal that wouldn’t look out of place on any dinner-party table

Vegetable tagine with apricot quinoa

Niomi Smart’s beautifully vibrant vegan recipe is a good source of iron and gives you all 5 of your 5-a-day! Make good use of seasonal vegetables and spices

Roasted roots fattoush

We’ve given this classic Middle Eastern bread salad a winter makeover with good-value roasted root veg and a rich, brown-butter yogurt dressing

Cardamom & pistachio biscuits

Everyone will love these beautiful biscuits and they make an impressive homemade gift. Dip them in chocolate and sprinkles to finish

Skinny lamb biryani

Satisfy your curry cravings with this clever low-calorie rice dish. The lamb is stir-fried and the ‘rice’ is a cauliflower pilau creation

Spicy meatball tagine with bulgur & chickpeas

Who knew meatballs could be 4 of your 5-a-day? This healthy tagine is full of flavour and low on fat, just make sure you choose a lean mince with 5% fat

Cauliflower, olive & lentil tagine

Packed with veg, this provides an amazing 4 of your 5-a-day. If you’re not a fan of bulgur, swap it for brown rice or a wholewheat version of couscous

Chicken tagine with spiced Brussels sprouts & feta

Joe Wicks’ tasty sprout recipe balances earthy, sweet and spicy flavours, using tender chicken thighs, chickpeas and cheese for a hearty festive stew

Lamb & cranberry tagine

This is a fragrant onepot that lets your oven do all the hard work. If you’re Christmas entertaining, serve up this succulent lamb with couscous and yogurt