Maple thyme carrots

Make these roasted carrots, flavoured with maple and thyme, in the air fryer for a side that’s ideal for a special occasion, such as Christmas dinner

Soha’s koftet roz (Egyptian rice meatballs)

Try this popular Egyptian dish – spiced kofta meatballs in a tomato-based sauce – a version of a curry. It’s regarded as an epitome of Egyptian comfort food

Garlic & herb cod ‘kiev’ traybake

Add breadcrumbs and a herby garlic butter to any white fish to make this easy Kiev-inspired traybake

Ultimate picnic sandwich bagels

These bagels are inspired by the flavours of a niçoise salad, packed with ham, cheese, olives and cornichons and ideal for bringing to a summer get-together or for lunch on-the-go

Salt & pepper prawn tacos

Try a new twist on tacos with this super-simple recipe that teams crispy salt and pepper prawns with salsa, soured cream and lettuce

Roasted broccoli

Serve this simple side dish alongside fish or chicken, or stir into grains. If you aren’t a fan of boiled broccoli, this is a great way to enjoy this versatile veg

Mushroom, lentil & beef ragu

Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights – find the recipes below

Hot honey, orange & sesame prawn stir-fry

This fragrant stir-fry is packed with prawns, peppers and pak choi. Serve with rice or noodles for an easy midweek win

Spicy red pepper dip & crispy harissa mince

This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

Strawberries & cream bread & butter pudding

Try this summery twist on a classic pudding packed with juicy strawberries, or swap for your seasonal berry of choice

Carrot lox & bagel

If you go for a walk in Brooklyn on a Sunday, I’d guess that one in every ten people will have a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese in their hands! I teased this recipe on social media and EVERYONE wanted to know how to make it. Surprisingly easy to make, carrot strips soften in the marinade, becoming deliciously chewy and it has the perfect balance of smoky spices, mimicking the texture and taste of smoked salmon.