Lemon layer cake with soft cheese icing

Indulge in a slice of lemon cake for afternoon tea. With lovely light sponge layers, a citrus zing offsets the rich and creamy soft cheese icing.

Homemade kefir

Make your own milk kefir with our easy-to-follow recipe. This tangy fermented dairy drink is similar to yogurt and packed with beneficial probiotic bacteria

Cajun-style prawn cocktail

Breathe new life into prawn cocktail, a classic Christmas cocktail. With the addition of some Cajun spices, it’s a flavour-packed modern twist

Leftover turkey grain bowls with za’atar, rainbow slaw & harissa yogurt

Make the most of your turkey leftovers and make these grain bowls with rainbow slaw and a tahini dressing. They’re easy and full of flavour

Pick & dip filo straws with feta, dates & sesame seeds

Elevate the cheese straw with these impressive pull-apart filo bites. They’re stuffed with feta, dates and sesame seeds, and served with a spicy yogurt dip

Turkey tikka masala

Crave spice after the traditional Christmas lunch? Want to turn your leftover turkey into a whole new dish? This tasty turkey tikka masala is for you

Lamb meatballs & green tahini tabbouleh

Combine grains and beetroot with lamb meatballs and a tahini dressing to make this quick and easy supper, which is full of textures and flavours

Smoky chickpea soup with herbs and yogurt

Add a flavoured stock pot to give a subtle kick to this smoky chickpea soup. Whether for lunch or supper, it’s a dish the whole family will enjoy

Vegan date & chocolate bread & butter pudding

Use soya milk to make this delicious vegan bread pudding. Dates, cinnamon and vanilla all bring sweetness, so you don’t need to add lots of sugar

Vegetable biryani with green raita

Get four of your 5-a-day in this flavourful vegetable biryani. It’s easily doubled, and you can add a halved green chilli if you like extra spice

Cornbread tamale pie

Try this Mexican-inspired chilli with cornbread topping. It takes a little effort, but it can be frozen for days when you need a comforting supper quick

Gulab jamun

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup