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

Garlic & herb cod ‘kiev’ traybake

Add breadcrumbs and a herby garlic butter to any white fish to make this easy Kiev-inspired traybake

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

Hot honey, orange & sesame prawn stir-fry

This fragrant stir-fry is packed with prawns, peppers and pak choi. Serve with rice or noodles for an easy midweek win

Beetroot bucatini

Be amazed at how the beetroot turns the pasta a majestic ruby red in this creamy, vibrant dish. It’s enough to convince anyone that beetroot is incredible. Add the sauce to anything from salads to pizza and pasta. This is one of my favourite dishes from my book, You Can Cook This!.

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

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

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

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

Harissa beef & tomato bulgur

Use our beef and lentil ragu recipe as the base to make this easy, speedy bulgur wheat dish. It’s a filling family dinner for busy weeknights

Fig & ricotta tart with hot honey drizzle

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed