Squash & halloumi flatbreads with sweet chilli beetroot jam

Do something different for a family dinner with squash and halloumi flatbreads with sweet chilli beetroot jam. Other squash or sweet potato work well, too

Lamb bhuna

Make this stunning lamb bhuna a day or two ahead of a big family feast – slow-cooked curries are better when the flavours have time to develop.

Afghan-style chicken korma with dried sour plums

Add dried sour plums to this Afghan-inspired curry to impart an interesting salty, sour flavour. If you can’t get them, use dried sour cherries instead.

Crispy za’atar chicken pilaf with pomegranate

Nestle crispy za’atar chicken pieces amongst pistachio pilaf rice for an irresistible supper. It’s a riot of colour, texture and flavour

Azerbaijani-style lamb with apricots & chestnuts

Make this lamb stew ahead and freeze for busy days, or for when you’re entertaining. With apricots, chestnuts and spices, it’s beautifully aromatic

Vegetable biryani with green raita

Get four of your 5-a-day in this flavourful vegetable biryani. It’s easily doubled, and you can add a halved green chilli if you like extra spice

Baked feta with sesame & honey

Combine the flavours of salty cheese and sweet honey to create a dish that’s so much more than the sum of its parts. Rich and decadent, serve with warm pitta

Greek bouyiourdi

Enjoy this baked feta with tomatoes, garlic and chilli as part of a meze lunch. It’s perfect for scooping up with warm pitta breads alongside a Greek salad

Beef & sour cherry manti with tomato-chilli butter

Treat yourself to a Turkish feast and put these beef and sour cherry manti (dumplings) centre stage. You can pre-make the manti and freeze them for ease

Beetroot, apple & broad bean tabbouleh

Celebrate beetroot and its glorious earthy flavour by putting it centre stage in this tabbouleh. It works beautifully with the apple, feta and broad beans