Za’atar & feta croissants

Use ready-made pastry to create flaky Middle Eastern-spiced croissants. The herby za’atar and creamy feta combine for a deliciously savoury bite

Crispy fried chicken bowl with spring onion & ginger oil

Enjoy this fried chicken bowl with sticky rice and greens or smacked cucumbers. The spring onion oil is an addictive condiment that adds extra depth

Roasted asparagus & labneh flatbreads with salted almond dukkah

Get inspired by Middle Eastern flavours – these flatbreads are topped with roasted asparagus and salted almond dukkah. Save the leftover dukkah for other recipes

Air fryer hot cross bun brownie

Give brownies an Easter twist with pieces of hot cross bun. Add any mix-ins you like; marzipan, chopped nuts and crystallised stem ginger work well

Aubergine fattah

Make this Middle Eastern classic for sharing – layer meat or veg with crisp flatbreads and a yogurt sauce before garnishing with pomegranate seeds

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

Leek, Lancashire cheese & sage nut roast

Wow dinner guests with this spectacular nut roast

Lerato’s Tanzanian banana curry

Escape to east Africa with this budget-friendly curry. The unripe green bananas can be swapped for firm yellow plantains and you can add more chillies, if you like

Doughnut trifle

Whip up this cheat’s trifle in just five minutes using doughnuts, custard and summer berries

Spicy red pepper dip & crispy harissa mince

This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.

Sunken chocolate, olive oil & hazelnut cake

Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it’s ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten

Sugared doughnuts

Evoke memories of days out at the beach with these seaside-style homemade doughnuts, with a sugary crisp outer and warm, fluffy middle – try them with dipping sauces