Creamy celeriac, mustard & ham hock soup

Make the stock for this soup from the ham hock to boost the flavour – you’ll also have plenty of ham left for making sandwiches or pies later in the week

Shorbet lesan asfour (orzo pasta soup)

Soup is a staple at Iftar, gently reintroducing food after fasting. Shorbet lesan asfour, or bird’s tongue soup, is made with orzo and broth

Pasta & purple sprouting broccoli with anchovies, garlic & preserved lemon

Love anchovies? This pasta dish is for you – the salty flavour works well with iron-rich purple sprouting broccoli, and is lifted by the zing of lemon

Sharkasiya

Sharkasiya is a rich walnut bread sauce served over chicken and white rice, with Turkish influence. It is a staple in Egyptian households

Leafy greens soup with chilli-honey halloumi croutons

Make this vibrant green soup with any leafy greens or herbs you spot discounted at the supermarket for a budget-friendly and nutritious lunch

Toasted coconut rice pudding with cardamom poached rhubarb

Make the most of pretty pink forced rhubarb while it’s in season by roasting to intensify its colour and flavour. Enjoy in this coconut rice pudding

Rhubarb & custard crumble cake

Enjoy the classic flavours of rhubarb crumble and custard in a slice of cake – it’s a dreamy combination of textures. Serve with double cream, if you like

Peanut butter squash curry

Make this easy vegan curry with butternut squash and all the flavour of satay sauce. Top with coriander, chilli and peanuts, and serve with rice

Garam masala prawn & corn soup

Make a light yet flavourful supper with this garam masala, prawn, new potato and sweetcorn soup. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over and crusty bread

Curried bean stew with coconut & coriander drizzle

Make the most of a pantry staple – butter beans – in this hearty and fragrant stew. They are filling, packed with protein and low-cost, too