Rhubarb & custard crumble cake

Enjoy the classic flavours of rhubarb crumble and custard in a slice of cake – it’s a dreamy combination of textures. Serve with double cream, if you like

Peanut butter squash curry

Make this easy vegan curry with butternut squash and all the flavour of satay sauce. Top with coriander, chilli and peanuts, and serve with rice

Gateau basque

Get ahead for a dinner party by preparing this dessert up to two days ahead – a classic French dessert, it’s filled with pastry cream and optional cherry jam

Aubergine fattah

Make this Middle Eastern classic for sharing – layer meat or veg with crisp flatbreads and a yogurt sauce before garnishing with pomegranate seeds

Creamy garlic chicken & polenta

Make two meals in one: whip up this chicken dinner then reinvent the leftovers in a soup, salad or noodles

Ezme

Enjoy this salad to serve with your favourite Turkish dishes. Authentic ezme is very finely hand-chopped, or you can use a food processor, if you like

Parsnip & parmesan oven-fried latkes

Celebrate Jewish Chanukah – the Festival of Lights – with these latkes made with parsnips, onion and hard cheese. Serve with crème fraîche or apple sauce

Leek & kale hash with sage fried eggs

Make the most of leeks in this veggie hash with fried eggs. A topping of crispy sage leaves really adds to the flavour. Garnish with grated cheese, if you like

Cacik

Mix creamy natural yogurt with crunchy cucumber, mint and garlic to make this much-loved meze dip. Serve with bread, kebabs or meatballs

Caramelised onion chutney & soured cream dip with air fryer crisps

Use up any leftover chutney from your Christmas cheeseboard to make this easy dip – it will be perfect for a Twixmas or new year party