Fresh cucumber & apple salad

Magic happens when you combine cool cucumbers and crunchy apples. This is a perfect side dish for summer picnics and barbecues. It’s addictively good and takes just minutes to make.

Soha’s koftet roz (Egyptian rice meatballs)

Try this popular Egyptian dish – spiced kofta meatballs in a tomato-based sauce – a version of a curry. It’s regarded as an epitome of Egyptian comfort food

Chicken & bean fajita traybake

Try this easy, one-pan bake for a midweek dinner. Made with fajita-spiced chicken, beans and peppers, it’s packed with protein

Spicy red pepper dip & crispy harissa mince

This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.

Rahel’s gulai ayam (Indonesian chicken curry)

Enjoy one of Indonesia’s premier curry dishes, a west Sumatra specialty. You’ll get lost in the deep flavours from the aromatic herbs and spices

BBQ chicken gyros with dill & cabbage salad

Impress at your next barbecue with these Greek-inspired marinated chicken skewers and crunchy dill & white cabbage salad, or simply grill indoors if it’s raining

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

Mushroom, lentil & beef ragu

Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights – find the recipes below

Griddled chicken satay salad

Our satay salad is packed with tender chicken pieces, crunchy veg, all dressed in a tangy, lime-spiked peanut butter dressing

Next-level moussaka

Conjure memories of a Greek holiday with this marvellous make-ahead moussaka, which is ideal for feeding a crowd, served with a simple side salad

Marry me chicken & orzo

Make this creamy chicken orzo for a midweek meal or to impress a date. It tastes so good, whoever you’re making it for might ask you to marry them after eating it! It’s easy to make, super comforting and can even be made ahead and frozen

Black bean & spicy beef pasta

Use our beef and lentil ragu recipe as the base to make this quick and easy pasta. If cooking for youngsters, you can leave out the chipotle paste