Sherried squash soup

A good soup soon becomes a fail safe recipe for any occasion. You can always miss out the sherry if making for children

Potato & paprika tortilla

This thick, traditional Spanish omelette is bulked out with new potatoes and flavoured with herbs

Garlicky lamb with peppers & couscous

Quick, impressive and bursting with Mediterranean flavour

Marmalade muffins

These craggy individual cupcakes are filled with oats, citrus and a melting middle – they’re low-fat too

Tomato & chilli harissa

Turn an abundance of veg into this Middle Eastern spice paste to use in marinades, Moroccan tagines, dips and soups

Smoked salmon salad with crab dressing

Quick yet luxurious, this is a great supper for two – the fresh crab mix with mayo and cayenne is also delicious with potatoes

Fragrant mango & apple chutney

The perfect gift or an essential Boxing Day condiment. You won't want your turkey leftovers to ever run out while this is in the fridge

Sundried tomato soda bread baps

These craggy bread buns use bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast – serve with plenty of butter or top with soft cheese

Roasted pepper salad with capers & pine nuts

Chargrill red and yellow peppers until blackened, peel and serve sliced with Mediterranean flavours

Pea, bean & bacon tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make the most of peas and beans with this layered quiche combined with lardons and Parmesan cheese