Dolma (yalancı dolma)

Enjoy a meat-free version of stuffed vine leaves, with tomatoes and onions. Once you’ve got the knack of the recipe, try experimenting with other fillings

Mince pie babka

Bake a mince pie take on babka to celebrate Christmas and Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It’s not a traditional Chanukah bake, but works brilliantly

Burger bowl

Get inspired by the popular trend for a low carb, deconstructed burger without the bun. Feel free to change up the toppings – fried mushrooms also work well

Nihari

Enjoy this slow-cooked spiced lamb stew from Pakistan. It’s particularly popular during Ramadan and is a staple at weddings and celebrations

Cinnamon & apple doughnut muffins

Make these muffin takes on doughnuts when you prefer to avoid the faff of deep-frying. Full of wintry flavours, they’re ideal for a festive afternoon tea

Immune-supporting mocktail

Keep colds at bay by mixing this mocktail with ginger and orange. Fresh ginger is thought to have antiviral effects, while orange will give a hit of vitamin C

Raspberry & shortbread crumble

Find frozen raspberries when fresh raspberries aren’t in season to make this glorious crumble, which uses crushed shortbread biscuits for the topping

Rumbledethumps

Make a traditional Scottish dish using potato and cabbage. Use leftover boiled potatoes and cooked cabbage rather than cooking from scratch, if you like

Triple cheese, pepperoni & jalapeño pizza

Try making a Detroit-style pizza, known for its fluffy, thick base with a cheesy crisp crust. Serving four, it’s perfect for a Friday night in with the family

Sticky carrot & date cake with tahini maple icing

Add sticky dates and a salty-sweet icing to take the traditional carrot cake to new, delicious heights. Decorate with crumbled sesame snaps and pecans