Smoky aubergine & coriander dip

The seductively smoky flavour of this Middle
Eastern-style dip comes from cooking the
aubergines charcoal black

Vintage chocolate chip cookies

An easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft biscuits with a squidgy middle that will impress family and friends. Make plenty as they're sure to be a hit

Quinoa stew with squash, prunes & pomegranate

Get a dose of iron and protein from this healthy, squash casserole that’s full of texture and flavour

Herby roast chicken with garlic lemon toasts

Crunchy lemon toasts make an unusual addition to this succulent family weekend dish

Harissa aubergine kebabs with minty carrot salad

Whip up supper for two in a flash with these vegetarian, North African-inspired skewers with healthy slaw and hummus

Rose cream & raspberry jellies

With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu

Herby quinoa, feta & pomegranate salad

A Middle Eastern-style meze bowl with healthy grains, parsley, mint and coriander

Fragrant roast chicken

A great make ahead roast – it’s delicous cold, or eat it straight out of the oven. Yum

Horseradish & soured cream baked potatoes

Crunchy on the outside, creamy and soft in the middle – a new take on baked potatoes

Thick yogurt & herb dip

Try this Middle Eastern-inspired dip, also known as labneh, with crunchy carrot sticks

Mini Christmas cake

Make our wreath cake (see ‘goes well with’) and use the spare middle section to create a small gift decorated with classic marzipan and fondant icing

Chilli ginger lamb chops

Marinate your chops with ginger, lemon, chilli and cumin then chargrill until juicy in the middle