Harissa mackerel fishcakes with agrodolce red peppers & garlic yogurt

Use storecupboard stars harissa, white miso, sundried tomato paste and crispy chilli oil to make these moreish fishcakes and balance the budget

Spiced roasted carrot wraps with whipped feta

This recipe lets seasonal carrots shine roasted and piled onto flatbreads with whipped feta, chopped pistachios with a cabbage and red onion salad

One-pot chicken biryani

Enjoy all the flavour and comfort of biryani, with just one pot to wash. It’s a quick, fragrant and flavour-packed iftaar meal at Ramadan, or any time

Tomato and lentil soup with sizzled onions and tahini yogurt

Tuck into this soup that’s like a hug in a bowl, packed with earthy flavours. Don’t skip the onions and tahini yogurt – they balance everything beautifully

Chocolate spiced gingerbread house cake

Put a fresh spin on a classic gingerbread house with this showstopper – it simplifies the process by using layers of chocolate sponge and treacle buttercream inside

Kadhai chicken chargha

Enjoy this easy kadhai chicken chargha recipe, featuring tender marinated chicken cooked with warming spices and served with a refreshing mint raita

Protein porridge

Increase the protein in your breakfast by adding protein-rich toppings to your porridge. It’s ideal after a workout

Labneh

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

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

Next level black forest gateau

Rework this retro crowdpleaser with a thicker, creamier filling and more chocolate for pure indulgence. It’s the perfect centrepiece dessert

Parsnip & miso soup with sesame croutons

Pair sweet parsnips with savoury miso to make this winter warmer, then top with the crispy croutons and natural yogurt and serve with some crusty bread

Onion bhaji board

Tuck into this sharing board with family and friends, with a mixture of onion bhajis, green chutney, cucumber raita, pomegranate salad and mini poppadoms