Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki

There are hundreds of versions of this Turkish aubergine dish. It is authentically quite oily, but reduce the oil if you prefer

Pecan toffee meringue with mulled pears

A great dinner party centre piece you can make ahead

Layered hummus, tabbouleh & feta picnic bowl

This salad combines delicious meze-type dishes and a layering of several Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours that marry together as they sit in the fridge

Almond & honey pastries with orange cream

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

Barbecued Greek lamb with tzatziki

Follow our step-by-step guide to butterflying a leg of lamb, prepare with Greek flavours and roast or BBQ

Herby feta & nectarine salad with lemon poppy seed dressing

Contrast salty Greek cheese with sweet and juicy fruit, fragrant mint, dill and coriander

Sugar-free lemon drizzle cake

Sweetened with all-natural xylitol, this sponge has a dense, syrupy texture and keeps well for a few days

Tandoori chicken

This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It’s quick to cook and the marinade does all the work – who needs takeaways?

The ultimate makeover: Steak & kidney pie

The ultimate comfort dish gets a superhealthy makeover

The ultimate makeover: Blueberry trifle

Angela Nilsen discovers a lighter way to serve this ever-popular dessert

Chicken salad with crisp bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this lovely fresh summer salad as a dinner party centrepiece

Moroccan spiced pie

The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal – and it's suitable for veggies