Indian rice pudding (kheer)

Celebrate Diwali with this indulgent slow-cooked Indian rice pudding. Studded with dried fruit, it has a sweetly spiced floral flavour and a lovely creaminess

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

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

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

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

Last minute Christmas cake

Missed out on Stir-up Sunday? This traditional Christmas cake can be ready in an afternoon – ideal for when you’re short on time to make a Christmas dessert

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