Schmaltzy lentils with chicken, olives & lemon

Golden chicken fat (schmaltz) adds flavour to the lentil and kale base in this hearty dish. It makes a moreish midweek meal

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

Peanut chickpea rice bowl

Make a rice bowl that’s full of texture thanks to chickpeas and peanuts. It can be cooked in the oven or air-fryer and leftovers kept for lunch the next day

Jamaican fried dumplings

Make perfectly golden dumplings with a slightly crisp exterior and a doughy centre that has a hint of sweetness. Enjoy with ackee and saltfish

Sweet & spicy carrot tacos

Invite friends over for taco night and let everyone build their own. The urfa chilli lends a mild, smoky, citrussy depth so it’s well worth seeking out

Jamaican ginger cake

Bake this sticky, spicy cake using ingredients that historically thrived in Jamaica – best enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea

One-tray spiced mushroom pilaf

Looking for a dish that offers hands-off cooking? This mixed mushroom pilaf is ideal. For very little effort you’re gifted with lots of umami flavour

Adana kebab

These Turkish kebabs use minimal ingredients so the flavour of the lamb stands out, complemented by red peppers and spicy pul biber

Spicy peanut butter & corn ramen

Make a warming noodle soup which is sure to pack a punch – it’s spicy, sweet, nutty and savoury all in one slurp! The fish sauce adds a subtle layer of umami