Mince pie babka

Bake a mince pie take on babka to celebrate Christmas and Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It’s not a traditional Chanukah bake, but works brilliantly

Cinnamon & apple doughnut muffins

Make these muffin takes on doughnuts when you prefer to avoid the faff of deep-frying. Full of wintry flavours, they’re ideal for a festive afternoon tea

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

Jamaican bully beef

Enjoy this Jamaican classic, also known as corned beef. Corned beef became a staple during wartime due to its affordability and long shelf-life

Haleem (Pakistani haleem)

Enjoy this hearty beef, lentil and oat porridge originating from Pakistan. It’s slow-cooked, then served with naan and lots of spicy, tangy toppings

Nihari

Enjoy this slow-cooked spiced lamb stew from Pakistan. It’s particularly popular during Ramadan and is a staple at weddings and celebrations

Immune-supporting mocktail

Keep colds at bay by mixing this mocktail with ginger and orange. Fresh ginger is thought to have antiviral effects, while orange will give a hit of vitamin C

Rumbledethumps

Make a traditional Scottish dish using potato and cabbage. Use leftover boiled potatoes and cooked cabbage rather than cooking from scratch, if you like

Next level roast beef

Try our foolproof method for roast beef the next time you’re cooking Sunday lunch – it guarantees tender, juicy meat for a special family gathering

Fry-up for one

Use your air fryer to make a classic breakfast fry-up, with bacon, hash browns, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms and an egg nestled in a muffin

Air fryer parsnips

Roasted in the air fryer and glazed with sage, nutmeg and honey, these parsnips make a great Christmas side.

Beef, green olive & sumac koftas

Pile these spiced koftas onto a platter and let everyone dig in. An ideal sharing dinner, serve with salad, pickled chillies and flatbreads