Labneh

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

Festive smashed sprouts

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

Convert sprout sceptics with this side dish – it combines sprouts with bacon, and any leftovers can be transformed into bubble and squeak

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

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

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

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

Waste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

Spicy pork & ginger noodles

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

Combine spicy pork, mushrooms, bok choy and ginger noodles for a quick midweek meal in just 25 minutes. Easy and speedy, it’s ideal for busy weekdays

Lucknowi masala paneer pulao

Marinate paneer with garlic and chilli for an aromatic pulao with whole spices – an easy recipe that’s ideal for feeding a crowd this Diwali

Mince pie & marzipan croissants

Take mincemeat and marzipan and wrap in shop-bought pastry dough for a quick Christmassy breakfast. Top with flaked almonds and dust with icing sugar to serve