Chicken kebabs with homemade flatbreads

Grill spiced chicken shish skewers and wrap in warm flatbreads with a vibrant salad – this is a winning recipe from Matty

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.

Air-fryer chicken tikka kebabs

Use your air-fryer to make these chicken tikka kebabs. Enjoy on naans with your favourite sides, like mango chutney, raita, lime pickle or crumbled bhaji

Ful medames

Try this brilliant Egyptian recipe from the head chef of London restaurant Ombra. Made using fava beans, it’s mashed into a chunky purée along with garlic, lemon and tahini

Iraqi lamb kofta kebabs

Make these lamb kebabs with harissa aubergines. The winner of Celebrity MasterChef UK 2020 shares the recipe that transports his dad back to his homeland

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

Date & walnut loaf

Bake this rich date and walnut loaf at the weekend to enjoy during the week. You can freeze it for another day to serve to last-minute guests, too

Chana daal halva infused with saffron, cloves & cardamom

Make halva using chana daal (split baby chickpeas). Infused with saffron, cloves and cardamom flavours and scattered with nuts, it’s a moreish sweet treat

Slow roast ras el hanout lamb & couscous

Let your oven do all the work with this shoulder of lamb. It’s heady with North African spices and the couscous is soaked in the pan juices

One-pot chicken & curry rice

Rustle up this easy family one pot dinner, with chicken, cauliflower, beans and peas in mild curry flavours. Serve with yogurt and mango chutney on the side