White chocolate & cranberry challah bread & butter pudding

Make a sweet and fruity version of challah, a traditional Jewish bread enriched with eggs and sugar. It’s a perfect bake to celebrate Chanukah

Cheese & onion rugelach

Celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, with this easy bake. Traditionally, rugelach are sweet pastry cookies – here, they’re transformed into a savoury treat

Ezme

Enjoy this salad to serve with your favourite Turkish dishes. Authentic ezme is very finely hand-chopped, or you can use a food processor, if you like

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

Cacik

Mix creamy natural yogurt with crunchy cucumber, mint and garlic to make this much-loved meze dip. Serve with bread, kebabs or meatballs

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

Jamaican bully beef

Enjoy this Jamaican classic, also known as corned beef. Corned beef became a staple during wartime due to its affordability and long shelf-life

Haleem (Pakistani haleem)

Enjoy this hearty beef, lentil and oat porridge originating from Pakistan. It’s slow-cooked, then served with naan and lots of spicy, tangy toppings

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

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

Green garlic chutney roast chicken with cumin-spiced vegetables

Served with cumin-spiced vegetables this is the perfect roast dinner to shake up up your Sunday lunch. Scrub the veg well but there is no need to peel them. Leaving the skin on adds nutrients and fibre. Using baby potatoes means you don’t have to par-boil them, but if using other potatoes, slice thinly or par-boil first. If you are feeling adventurous, double the chutney ingredients and try marinating a whole roast chicken for a beautiful centrepiece dish.

Harissa chicken with bulgur wheat

Bulgur is easy to cook and a great alternative to refined grains. It’s high in fibre and nutrient-rich, so good for your gut, digestion and heart health. Serve it with stews, or use it in salads or as a nutritious alternative to rice. This recipe is a favourite with my kids!