Lahori chanay ki daal

Try this version of chanay ki daal for a taste of the street-food stalls of Lahore in Pakistan – black cardamom helps mimic a coal-smoked taste

Wild mushroom mac ‘n’ cheese

Give mac ’n’ cheese a mushroom makeover for a freeze-ahead family meal. Using dried wild mushrooms means you don’t have to wait until they’re in season

Easy seafood chowder

Make this creamy seafood chowder for one using any leftovers you might have in the fridge or freezer. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread

Garlic & black olive sharing bread

Gather friends round for a feast and serve this tear ‘n’ share bread flavoured with garlic and black olives. It can be made up to three days ahead

Triple-cheese croquettes with cranberry sauce

Make the most of any leftover Christmas cheese with these croquettes. Once fried, they have a crisp shell and wonderfully oozy, melty middle

Paneer

Making homemade paneer is suprisingly easy. This fresh cheese will have a softer texture than many shop-bought varieties, and is great in curries and salads

Muhammara (red pepper & walnut dip)

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads

Cardamom-spiced vermicelli (semiya payasam)

Indulge in a popular Indian dessert made with fried vermicelli strands simmered in cardamom milk. A perfect treat for festivities, it’s creamy, sweet and golden

Classic rice pudding

Have this creamy rice pudding cooking in the oven while you make dinner and round off your meal with a comforting pud. Serve with jam for a feel-good treat

Mexican hot chocolate

Be sure to add a frothy finish to this Mexican hot chocolate, which is warming and spiced with cinnamon, vanilla and chilli

Bicerin

Expect a kick from this grown-up, layered hot chocolate which features a shot of espresso. This Italian hot chocolate is as traditional as hot chocolate gets

Creamy pumpkin pasta

Make the most of pumpkins this autumn. When puréed and combined with mascarpone and parmesan, their flesh transforms into a silky, delicious pasta sauce