Watermelon smoothie

Enjoy a watermelon smoothie on a warm summer’s day. Blended with banana and apple juice, this drink is packed with vitamin C

How to cut a mango

Mangos are delicious, yet notoriously tricky to prepare. Find out how to peel the skin, remove the stone and cut the flesh into bite-sized chunks.

Meatball minestrone with pesto

Combine meatballs with minestrone soup to make this easy, filling one pot. It takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate so makes an ideal midweek meal

Nunor bora

Enjoy these moreish savoury rice flour snacks with curry or a chilli sauce. Nunor bora are a popular snack in Bangladesh and are often served for Eid

Chicken pakoras

Make a batch of these crispy golden pakoras as a snack, or part of an Indian meal. Serve hot with sweet chilli sauce or green chutney

Bengali roast chicken

Serve this spiced chicken in an aromatic masala for a starter at a family feast. Packed with flavour, it’s a popular Bengali dish – one you’re sure to cook time and time again

Halwa

Try whipping up some halwa, a traditional Indian dessert made from either semolina or carrots, plus nuts and cardamom. Ours is made with semolina

Beef bhuna

Enjoy this rich, flavourful beef curry with chapatis or jeera rice. It’s a great family dish and ideal for a special occasion, such as Eid

Handesh

Make a batch of sweet, golden-brown handesh, a Bengali deep-fried snack made from flour and date molasses. Delicious with a cup of tea or eaten with warm milk like cereal

Easy naan bread

Rustle up soft, fluffy naan bread topped with herby garlic butter. A perfect side dish for dunking into curries, it’s super easy to make