Harissa sticky onions

Make these sticky onions ahead and store chilled for up to five days. They make a perfect partner for hotdogs, burgers and grilled meat dishes

Seedy gremolata

Toast mixed seeds with crushed garlic, parsley and the zest and juice of a lemon to make gremolata. It’s a great topping for salads, pasta, meat and vegetables

Carbonara cacio e pepe mac & cheese

Combine three classic dishes to make the ultimate version of this timeless pasta bake. To make it veggie, leave out the pancetta and use vegetarian cheeses

Pancetta, pea & asparagus orrechiette bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Try this delicious spring pasta bake recipe as a midweek family meal which freezes brilliantly. We’ve used orecchiette, but you can use whatever pasta you like

Air fryer mac & cheese

Use your air fryer to make a classic mac and cheese – the ultimate comfort food dish. Cooking it in an air fryer creates a lovely crisp topping

Lamb suya

Try this popular Nigerian dish of skewered, marinated lamb served with a flavourful peanut spice mix. The succulent, smoky meat has a nutty, spicy finish

Lemon & dill rainbow trout with pickled potato salad & radish slaw

Try trout as an alternative to a traditional meat roast. It still feels special, but cooks more quickly, with minimal prep. Serve with potato salad and slaw

Aubergine fattah

Make this Middle Eastern classic for sharing – layer meat or veg with crisp flatbreads and a yogurt sauce before garnishing with pomegranate seeds

Dolma (yalancı dolma)

Enjoy a meat-free version of stuffed vine leaves, with tomatoes and onions. Once you’ve got the knack of the recipe, try experimenting with other fillings

Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

Creamy chicken & rice soup

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this easy chicken and rice soup

Chicken & beetroot lentil salad

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this vibrant beetroot salad with lentils