Mediterranean salad with hummus dressing

Liven up your usual salad with roasted courgette, artichokes, chickpeas and feta in a creamy hummus dressing

Summer tomato & cheese toastie

Treat yourself to a summer take on a classic toastie, with seasonal tomatoes, garlic, lemon thyme, and Carrick cheese – a sustainable cheddar-like option from a UK cheesemaker

Pizza frittas with courgette, mint & ricotta

Ever tried frying pizza dough? Give it a go – it creates a light, pillowy base with a crisp crust that’s perfect for topping with fresh summer ingredients

Elote (Mexican street corn) pasta bake

Try this twist on a pasta bake, inspired by the flavours of Mexican street-food favourite elote – charred corn cobs topped with mayonnaise, cheese, herbs and chillies

Mint yogurt sauce

Make this simple dip inspired by Greek tzatziki and Indian raita. If you like a bit of spice, try adding toasted cumin seeds or a little cayenne pepper

One-pan baked feta with summer tomatoes, oregano & butter beans

Bake feta in the oven with garlicky, herby tomatoes and butter beans for an easy one-pan summer dish. Serve with crusty sourdough for scooping

Smoked pea carbonara

I’m a bit obsessed with this dish! Tofu is used in two ways: for the crispy pancetta and to produce the luxurious creamy sauce. It’s all brought together with pops of colour and sweetness from the peas.

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

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.

Rahel’s gulai ayam (Indonesian chicken curry)

Enjoy one of Indonesia’s premier curry dishes, a west Sumatra specialty. You’ll get lost in the deep flavours from the aromatic herbs and spices

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