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

Cranberry & orange linzer cookies

Make these linzer cookies for the Christmas biscuit tin. Filled with cranberry and orange and finished with icing sugar, they also make great festive gifts

Christmas tree cakes

Get your kids in the kitchen to help decorate a festive Christmas tree cake. This clever recipe makes two ‘trees’ from just one sponge, so once it’s cooled, you can go head-to-head on the decorating!

Thanksgiving stuffing

Get set for a Thanksgiving feast and bake this special stuffing for the celebration. You can make it with any stale bread, but sourdough works well

How to make polenta

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping this crispy polenta base ahead of a party, then finishing on the night with three delicious toppings

Harissa & shallot one-pot rice with aubergine & turmeric yogurt

Turn rice into a hearty and delicious meal with the addition of roasted aubergines and harissa. Top with a turmeric yogurt and our spicy parsley salad

Next level profiteroles

Upgrade your Christmas dessert with our crisp, craquelin-topped profiteroles, filled with light cream and topped with an indulgent hot fudge sauce

Lumpia

Indulge in this Filipino-inspired recipe, an even more delicious version of a spring roll and staple of all Filipino celebrations. It’s a great sharing dish

Bubble & squeak hash

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

Try a Christmassy twist on a classic brunch. To make the recipe easier and create extra texture, we’ve chopped the leftover vegetables rather than mashing them

Thai tea

Try to find an authentic Thai tea blend for this recipe if possible. A blend of tea and condensed milk and served with ice, it’s a sweet and moreish drink

One-pot roast partridge with cannellini beans & bacon

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

Pair partridge with bacon and cannellini beans to make this satisfying and comforting stew for two. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the lovely juices

Mozzarella & pickled radicchio

I have adapted this recipe from my mate James Ferguson. He used to cook it at the Towpath Cafe on London’s Regent’s Canal, where he served the mozzarella with some lovely pickled radicchio and pangrattato breadcrumbs, and it was delicious. You had the gentle softness of the cheese and the silkiness of the radicchio with a lovely toasty crunch on top. For this recipe I would always pick a buffalo mozzarella over a burrata.