Golden spiced pilaf with crispy shallots

Combine crispy shallots, warming spices, crunchy nuts and soft fruits to make this stunning pilaf. Serve alone with yogurt, or alongside veg, meat or fish

Caramelised onion, squash & gruyère tart

Take time caramelising the onions in this dish – cooked slowly for about 20 minutes, they’ll soften and become jammy and sweet. They’re the star of this tart

Lamb, aubergine & halloumi hotpot

Try this twist on a lamb hotpot which uses a blend of everyday spices to create an aromatic dish with an eye-catching topping of aubergine and halloumi

Gingerbread tres leches cake

Give this Mexican-inspired cake a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. The cake is soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream

Air-fryer mince pies

Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period

Frosted pinecone cake

Create this stunning bake for the Christmas table. Decorated with almond pinecones, it’s a perfect centrepiece if you aren’t a fan of traditional fruitcake

Quick pickled red cabbage

Make this speedy pickled red cabbage as a side or condiment – it’s the perfect foil to Christmas leftovers in our Boxing Day sandwich

Apple, cardamom & stem ginger granola

Gift this granola at Christmas for a thoughtful present. Packed with dried fruit, nuts and stem ginger, it will keep in an airtight container for up to a month

Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing

Elevate standard cinnamon buns with the warming Christmassy flavours of ginger and cloves. Adding treacle also helps bring out the gingerbread flavours

Creamy cauli, brioche & bay bake

Create this creamy cauliflower cheese bake with added chunks of brioche for a comforting Christmas or Sunday roast side