Naan gosht (lamb curry)

Try this popular Indian speciality dish. Traditionally, it’s made for special occasions, like weddings and Eid, and served with naan to mop up the spicy gravy

Feta & pea tart

Celebrate spring with this simple savoury tart with peas, mint and feta. You can make it the day before and warm it up in the oven before serving

Traybake lamb kebab with spinach sauce

Make this faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as a base for three flavour-packed, on-the-go lunches during the week – see our recipe below

Tahini & sesame loaf cake

Use up any leftover tahini you might have knocking around in the back of the fridge and make our moreish loaf cake. Brush with honey for a glossy finish and an extra hint of sweetness

Crispy chickpea stuffed wraps

Make our faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as the base to make these wraps, filled with leftover lamb, hummus, peppers and chickpeas

Lemon & dill rainbow trout with pickled potato salad & radish slaw

Try trout as an alternative to a traditional meat roast. It still feels special, but cooks more quickly, with minimal prep. Serve with potato salad and slaw

Watercress pearl barley risotto with brown butter hazelnuts 

Make the most of watercress in this risotto. The pearl barley creates a robust, nutty texture, while brown butter, mascarpone and goat’s cheese add richness

Morassa polow ba morgh (Bejewelled saffron chicken pilau)

Enjoy a hybrid of two Persian dishes often served at weddings and celebrations. The ‘jewels’ are the colourful pistachios, barberries and almonds in the rice

Speedy pancetta, leek & gorgonzola pasta

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

Combine the salty creaminess of gorgonzola with sweet, caramelised leeks and crunchy pancetta. It’s a simple dish to make yet bursts with flavour

Air fryer hot cross bun brownie

Give brownies an Easter twist with pieces of hot cross bun. Add any mix-ins you like; marzipan, chopped nuts and crystallised stem ginger work well