Muhammara (red pepper & walnut dip)

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads

Pistachio bird’s nests

Make these pistachio ‘bird’s nests’, made with kataifi pastry (a very finely shredded filo pastry available online) and a lemon sugar syrup for a sweet treat

Cardamom-spiced vermicelli (semiya payasam)

Indulge in a popular Indian dessert made with fried vermicelli strands simmered in cardamom milk. A perfect treat for festivities, it’s creamy, sweet and golden

Harissa-honey marinade

Try this harissa-honey marinade on chicken or halloumi skewers, and use as a glaze. Harissa is a Tunisian hot chilli paste made with red peppers and spices

Spinach falafel & hummus bowl

Make this easy vegan salad bowl, with homemade spinach falafels and hummus served alongside pitta and salad. It’s packed with nutrients for a healthy supper

Roasted teriyaki veg bowl

Enjoy a balanced vegan veg bowl featuring brown rice topped with colourful veg and chickpeas cooked in a teriyaki sauce. It delivers four of your 5-a-day

Aubergine, halloumi & harissa skillet bake

Make this special vegetarian aubergine, halloumi, tomato and harissa skillet bake for a midweek meal for two. It’s an easy one-pan dinner to share

Chipotle chickpeas with aubergine & pitta

Give chickpeas and aubergine a spicy kick with chipotle. Serve on top of pittas with tahini and crème fraîche and finish with lime wedges and coriander

Giant couscous & tomato salad with zhoug-style dressing

Make this giant couscous and tomato salad as a summer side. Zhoug is a spicy, bright green Middle Eastern sauce that brings this dish alive

Spinach with chickpeas, pine nuts & raisins

Enjoy this simple spinach side dish with Spanish-style chicken dishes. Toasted almonds work well, too