Carrot halwa (gajar halwa)

Make some indulgent gajar halwa, a popular dessert in North India. Often served at Diwali to mark the change of seasons, it’s almost fudgy in texture

Sugar mice

Make these sugar mice at least a day before serving, so they have time to dry out. The recipe makes 12 mice – enough for one for each of your family and friends!

Norwegian butter cookies

Enjoy these traditional Norwegian butter cookies at Christmas as a treat for family and friends. They’re quick to make, and taste delicious

Garden eggs stew with boiled green plantain

Try something different for dinner with this hearty African-inspired garden eggs (also known as white aubergine) stew with eggs and salted fish. Enjoy with green plantain

Devilled eggs

Make devilled eggs to serve at a Boxing Day buffet. They’re filled with mustard, spring onions, mayo, yogurt and a pinch of cayenne. Top with chives, if you like

Aloo tikki

Enjoy these Indian potato patties, filled with peas spiced with fruity mango powder, with tamarind sauce and fresh coriander relish

Date & tamarind sauce (sonth)

Serve this tangy date and tamarind sauce with everything from samosas and pakoras to crunchy street snacks and salads

Coriander relish

Enjoy this fresh, fragrant, lightly-spiced coriander relish as a cooling contrast to rich dishes. It’s great with fried snacks too

Cardamom biscuits (nan khatai)

Enjoy these traditional Indian cardamom biscuits with a mug of steamy masala chai. Nan khatai are notable for their crumbly texture and butter-rich flavour

Punjabi semolina halwa (suji halwa)

Serve this Indian dessert at special occasions such as Diwali. With almonds, cardamom and raisins, it has a rich, buttery flavour and toasty semolina aroma