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

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

Cacik

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

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

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

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

Baked coconut dhal with spiced cauliflower & paneer

Let the oven do the work in this coconut, cauliflower and paneer dhal, where turmeric lends a beautifully golden colour. Enjoy with our homemade pickled onions

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

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

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

Air fryer veggie curry

Find a heatproof tin that fits inside your air fryer and is big enough to hold all the ingredients to make this veggie curry. It takes just 10 minutes prep

Nihari

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