Gulab jamun

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup

Chocolate orange babka

Make a chocolate orange babka for a showstopping treat at Christmas. Babka is an enriched bread dough usually made in a loaf tin, but we’ve shaped it as a wreath

Non-alcoholic eggnog

Kick-start your Christmas with eggnog, a classic creamy cocktail. This version is alcohol-free, but still has all the indulgence of the original

Macaroni cheese lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Feeling a bit fuzzy or need some comfort? Mac ‘n’ cheese and lasagne are sure to do the trick – and here we’ve combined them for the ultimate indulgent dish

Creamy baked cauliflower with almond crumbs

Try our whole baked cauliflower with almonds crumbs for a great veggie centrepiece in a family feast. Crusty garlic bread works nicely alongside

Potato, shredded sprout & chestnut gratin

Enjoy this vegetarian gratin with wintry greens, or as a creamy side dish in a family feast. With sprouts and chestnut, it’s a wonderfully festive dish

Four-cheese cauliflower gratin

Combine four cheeses – mozzarella, cheddar or gruyère, cream cheese and parmesan – to make this decadent Sunday lunch side. Add truffle oil for luxury

Roast cauliflower cheese pizza

Serve this simple cauliflower cheese pizza alongside plenty of salad for a wholesome meal. It’s a brilliant vegetarian supper the whole family will love

Crispy curry rice salad with herbs

Pan-fry jasmine rice with red curry paste until golden and crunchy, then toss with lime juice, fish sauce and fresh herbs for a vibrant dinner

Caesar pasta with greens

Toss spaghetti in in a creamy, garlicky, anchovy-based sauce with fried cavolo nero for added texture and depth

Tropical meringue mess

Put a twist on a eton mess using juicy pineapple, passion fruit and mint – this makes an easy but impressive dessert for a summer gathering

Sharkasiya

Sharkasiya is a rich walnut bread sauce served over chicken and white rice, with Turkish influence. It is a staple in Egyptian households