Jalebi

Make these sweet Indian treats by frying batter into crispy swirls, then dipping them in a sugary syrup made with cardamom and saffron

Cardamom biscuits (nan khatai)

Enjoy these traditional Indian cardamom biscuits with a mug of steamy masala chai. Nan khatai are notable for their crumbly texture and butter-rich flavour

Carrot halwa (gajar halwa)

Make some indulgent gajar halwa, a popular dessert in North India. Often served at Diwali to mark the change of seasons, it’s almost fudgy in texture

Easy vegan nut roast

Enjoy this easy nut roast as a show-off veggie main course. With pomegranate, cranberries and chestnut mushrooms, it’s filled with winter flavours

Florentines

Enjoy these classic florentines at Christmas time. Jewelled with cherries and pistachios and coated in chocolate, these biscuits are the perfect festive gift

Roasted plum & pistachio custard pastries

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They’re well worth the effort

White chocolate, mascarpone & pistachio cheesecake

Try this baked cheesecake with a difference. With a slightly sour tang, plus white chocolate and pistachio flavours, it’s a heavenly dessert

Green goddess chicken salad

Kick-start summer with a chicken salad that’s bursting with colours and flavours, including basil, jalapeño and lime. It also boasts four of your five-a-day

Pistachio, almond, lemon & rose baklava

Wrap up a Middle Eastern or Turkish-inspired menu with fragrant homemade baklava for dessert. Diana Henry’s recipe features pistachio, almond, rose and lemon flavours

Lemon curd, mascarpone & passion fruit tart

Serve this vibrant lemon curd and passion fruit tart as an easy dessert or sweet treat. Its tropical flavours make it perfect for summer

Beetroot, apple & broad bean tabbouleh

Celebrate beetroot and its glorious earthy flavour by putting it centre stage in this tabbouleh. It works beautifully with the apple, feta and broad beans

Harissa salmon pilaf

Rustle up this spiced salmon and rice dish, flecked with pomegranate seeds, pistachios and raisins, in just 25 minutes. It's vibrant and full of flavour