Mummy Ping’s Sambal prawns & green beans

This curry is traditionally very hot – halve or even quarter the amount of dried chillies and serve with plenty of rice for a less fiery dish

Ayam Kapitan (Captain’s curry)

This moreish and authentic Malaysian chicken curry combines tangy tamarind and creamy coconut milk for a real depth of flavour

Christmas crumble friands

A little like muffin, but with a light, almond middle and a chewy top – full of festive flavours like nuts, cinnamon and cardamom

Spiced maple & pecan cheesecake bars

This rich cheesecake is spiced with warming flavours of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg – top with maple syrup and nuts

Kale & smoky bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Throw together bacon lardons, leafy greens and crunchy pine nuts for this easy, quick pasta recipe – use wholewheat pasta for extra fibre

Sweetly spiced rabbit pilaf

This easy, Middle Eastern inspired rice-based one-pot is spiced with cumin and chilli and sweetened with cinnamon and prunes

Papaya, beansprout & mangetout salad

Pair crunchy vegetables and nuts with sweet papaya fruit in this interesting side dish – perfect with Asian flavoured main courses

Ricotta gnudi with sage butter

These light Italian dumplings, made from fine semolina, ricotta and nutmeg, make an elegant dinner party starter

Torta del Nonna

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

Toffee apple pops

Try this bite-sized take on a classic sweet treat – the toffee apple. Top with melted chocolate, chopped nuts, or hundreds and thousands

Spiced aubergine pilaf with poached eggs

Chunks of roasted aubergine are stirred through rice in this vegetarian meal, topped with mint and poached eggs for protein

Herby lamb with roast aubergine & Puy lentils

Give your traditional roast a new spin with this rosemary encrusted rack of lamb, served over dressed lentils, aubergine and red onion.