Falafel Scotch eggs

Combine two winning dishes in this picnic-friendly recipe of eggs coated in spiced, herbed chickpeas

Spiced rice pudding with blackberry compote

Cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg flavour this healthier rice pudding served with a naturally sweetened, chunky berry sauce

Sticky potato wedges with sesame & lemon

These homemade wedges flavoured with oregano, garlic, lemon and sesame are great served as a side dish or for dunking with dips

Spiced turkey patties with fruity quinoa salad

Spice up lean meatballs with coriander and cumin seeds, then serve on a salad of quinoa, red onions, carrots, pomegranate and parsley

South Indian egg curry with rice & lentil pilau

Try something new with this aromatic, vegetarian, tomato-based curry packed with boiled eggs and served with spiced basmati

Baked conchiglioni with sausage, sage & butternut squash

Melting fontina cheese, rich truffle oil and a creamy squash and Parmesan sauce turn these stuffed pasta shells into an indulgent dinner

Spiced lamb with bulgur & tahini dressing

Flavour lamb mince with cumin and coriander and serve on a bed of tabbouleh-style wheat with parsley, tomatoes and sesame dressing

Bagels

Great British Bake Off 2010 winner, Edd Kimber, shows us how to make these distinctive bread buns with seeded toppings

Chunky butternut mulligatawny

This spicy soup with basmati rice and apples is chunky, warming and wholesome – plus its low in fat and calories to boot.

Toasted sesame sprouts

Flavour versatile Brussels sprouts with mirin, soy, sesame and chilli and serve as a healthy side dish

Lighter nachos

Slash the fat of this Mexican sharing platter with some simple swaps. Our tortilla chips are topped with beans and salsa

Slow-cooked beetroot & beef curry (Chukandar Gosht)

This Pakistani curry has a deep purple hue and is flavoured with fragrant cinnamon, cumin and coriander