Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a veggie side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you fancy

Gulab jamun

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup

Turkey stock

Get the most out of your turkey by using the bones to make a stock. It can kept in the freezer to be used in soups, risottos and more

Pistachio barfi

Enjoy this traditional Indian sweet treat at special occasions such as Diwali. With the texture of soft marzipan, it’s richly indulgent and beautifully spiced

Pumpkin muffins

Try these easy-to-bake cinnamon spiced pumpkin muffins as a mid-morning snack. They’re ideal for Halloween and Bonfire Night, too

Coriander relish

Enjoy this fresh, fragrant, lightly-spiced coriander relish as a cooling contrast to rich dishes. It’s great with fried snacks too

Stewed apple

Use up a glut of apples by stewing them with lemon, sugar and cinnamon for use in cooking. Or, serve with yogurt or your favourite bakes and desserts

Date & tamarind sauce (sonth)

Serve this tangy date and tamarind sauce with everything from samosas and pakoras to crunchy street snacks and salads

Melting middle onions

Impress dinner guests with these veggie cheese-stuffed onions. Packed with mozzarella, pine nuts, breadcrumbs and herbs, they’re full of flavour

White bean hummus with pickled beetroot & kale

Make some homemade hummus and top with pickled beetroot and kale to make it extra special. It’s ideal for a buffet or as a starter or side dish with crudités