Herb salad with pomegranate & pistachios

A sweet salad with plenty of crunch that goes perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes

Chinese-style braised beef one-pot

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming beef stew but with some more vibrant flavours

Squeamish squares

These will be a big hit at Halloween – sticky, crunchy and
chewy in one bite

Lamb with Christmas spices

Keep this in the freezer ready for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables

Braised leeks & peas

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

Venetian-style scallops

A quick but impressive starter of plump scallops scattered with toasted breadcrumbs

Grilled baby onions with cream & basil

Add tender, creamy baby onions to your roast beef this Sunday for a taste of comfort food heaven

Family meals: Easy lamb tagine

Sweet juicy apricots and tender butternut squash are a winner with kids and make for a delicious Middle Eastern family meal for toddlers through to teens and beyond

Raspberry Linzer slice

Biscuit slices topped with sticky raspberry jam and a spiced crumble mixture make a popular teatime treat

Prawn risotto

Try this authentic seafood risotto, typical of Venetian cooking

Fragrant Thai drumsticks

Marinate chicken drummers in aromatic Thai red curry paste and sweet chilli for super tasty fingerfood

Beef massaman curry

Slow-cooked, meltingly tender beef and a sprinkling of crunchy peanuts to finish – it's curry heaven