One-pot garlicky chicken thighs & giant cous cous

Feel free to swap the cavolo nero for curly kale in this chicken dish, if you like. It comes with a light parsley, lemon zest and olive oil dressing

Chicken karahi

This favourite Pakistani curry is traditionally made with goat or lamb, but this version uses chicken. Serve it with naan or rice

Peanut chickpea rice bowl

Make a rice bowl that’s full of texture thanks to chickpeas and peanuts. It can be cooked in the oven or air-fryer and leftovers kept for lunch the next day

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

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!

Next level veg chilli

Elevate your chilli game with this hearty vegan recipe packed with smoky sweetness and spice. Serve with tortilla chips and guacamole or cooked rice

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