Labneh

Make the easiest homemade cheese in minutes. It’s a common addition to meze platters as a dip

Vegan butternut & pecan spiral pies

Make a festive meat-free centrepiece using shop-bought filo pastry for ease. The squash filling is packed with umami notes thanks to miso paste and soy sauce, plus a touch of maple sweetness

Chicken chaat

Make an easy Indian dish with chicken, vegetables and spices. Serve as part of a bigger spread, or enjoy on its own as a main

Peppercorn & honey ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use three different types of peppercorns in this festive ham: black peppercorns for warmth, Sichuan for citrussy notes and pink for floral, sweet flavours

Rasmalai

Enjoy this creamy Indian dessert made with milk, saffron, cardamom, pistachios and almonds. It’s a fabulous dish to serve at the end of an Indian feast

Feta & lamb meatball bake

Rustle up this lamb meatball bake for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s also smart enough for entertaining served with a green salad on the side

Reindeer peanut butter thumbprint cookies

Bake a batch of these sweet reindeer cookies on Christmas Eve to leave out for Santa. Kids will love helping out and adding Rudolph’s jammy red nose!

Prawn ravioli & spinach lasagne

Use shop-bought prawn ravioli to make this creamy, layered pasta bake with tomatoes and spinach – on the table in just 35 minutes

Gingerbread granola

Prep a batch of this spiced granola to make breakfast feel a bit more special over the holidays. Serve with milk or yogurt and sliced clementines

Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you like