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

Caramelised onion chutney & soured cream dip with air fryer crisps

Use up any leftover chutney from your Christmas cheeseboard to make this easy dip – it will be perfect for a Twixmas or new year party

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

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

Cacik

Mix creamy natural yogurt with crunchy cucumber, mint and garlic to make this much-loved meze dip. Serve with bread, kebabs or meatballs

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

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

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

Jamaican oxtail

Cook the oxtail low and slow in this recipe so it becomes beautifully tender and falls off the bone. The rich flavour is enhanced by herbs and spices

Quick & spicy chicken noodles

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make these spicy chicken noodles

Adana kebab

These Turkish kebabs use minimal ingredients so the flavour of the lamb stands out, complemented by red peppers and spicy pul biber