Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

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

Chicken karahi

This favourite Pakistani curry is traditionally made with goat or lamb, but this version uses chicken. Serve it with naan or rice

Roasted cauliflower cheese filo pie

Turn a much loved vegetarian classic into a hearty pie using shop-bought pastry – and be sure to use the stalks and leaves of the cauliflower

Puff puff

Make these golden puff puff treats with a crisp shell and fluffy centre. Enjoy sweet, dusted with sugar, or savoury – they’re ideal for sharing and snacking

Extra-crunchy Paxo roast potatoes

Do you like your roasties with an audible crunch? Toss them in Paxo stuffing mix before baking to ensure they’ll have plenty of texture

White chocolate & cranberry challah bread & butter pudding

Make a sweet and fruity version of challah, a traditional Jewish bread enriched with eggs and sugar. It’s a perfect bake to celebrate Chanukah

Creamy chicken & rice soup

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this easy chicken and rice soup

Leftover chicken & Paxo stuffing sandwich

Use what’s left of Christmas dinner to make the ultimate leftovers sandwich – sage & onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and a sprout slaw

Cheese & onion rugelach

Celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, with this easy bake. Traditionally, rugelach are sweet pastry cookies – here, they’re transformed into a savoury treat