Sharkasiya

Sharkasiya is a rich walnut bread sauce served over chicken and white rice, with Turkish influence. It is a staple in Egyptian households

Shorbet lesan asfour (orzo pasta soup)

Soup is a staple at Iftar, gently reintroducing food after fasting. Shorbet lesan asfour, or bird’s tongue soup, is made with orzo and broth

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

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

Salted caramel burnt Basque cheesecake with chocolate sauce

Try this twist on a classic dessert from Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell. With a creamy, caramelised centre and burnished top, it will wow your dinner guests

Paxo, cheese & onion pie

Give bread pudding a festive twist with this zesty panettone-based version made in a bundt tin.

Maple-mustard glazed turkey with bacon fat roasties

A juicy roast turkey perfect for the big day with golden, crunchy roast potatoes elevated with salty bacon and rosemary.

Roast beef & caramelised onion toasties

This is a fantastic way to use up good-quality leftover roast beef. It’s well worth taking the time to caramelise the onions properly, to give them a rich, deep flavour.

Smoked salmon crumpets

Gold lustre adds a festive touch to this restaurant-style starter. The smoked salmon pâté is great served with crackers for a snack, too.

Beetroot bhaji burgers

Try these crispy beetroot patties inspired by onion bhajis – they have an earthy sweetness and aromatic spice. Serve in burger buns with chutney, yogurt and a fried egg