Pistachio lamb koftas with apricot relish

These budget-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired lamb meatballs make a simple yet tasty supper, served with fruity chutney and crisp wholemeal pittas

Blood orange crêpe cake

Blood oranges come into season during the winter months, treat yourself to citrussy orange pancakes, layered with orange custard and topped with the caramelised fruit

Prawn cakes with cucumber peanut relish

These South-east Asian grilled fishcakes make for a lovely, light dinner party starter, served with a chilli, cucumber and rice vinegar relish

Manakeesh

Fill flatbreads with a za'atar dressing and salty feta, then griddle until toasted for a delicious brunch or light lunch packed with Middle Eastern flavours

Persian cranberry sauce

Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture

Pickled carrots with garlic & cumin

Preserve carrots for an easy storecupboard side to serve with Middle Eastern flavours – add a spoonful of harissa for extra heat

Roasted beetroot with za’atar, chickpeas & harissa yogurt

This light coating of Middle Eastern spice adds flavour to earthy roasted beetroot – a satisfying vegetarian supper for two

Fig, raspberry & cardamom pie

An unusual fruit filling, complemented by Middle-Eastern flavours of rosewater and cardamom, makes for an impressive dinner party dessert

Chicken fattoush

This healthy Middle Eastern salad topped with sumac-sprinkled pitta bread is a quick and easy lunch or supper

Baguettes

Make fresh, French bread at home with this simple recipe – an overnight starter called a poolish gives a golden crust and chewy middle.

Roasted summer vegetable casserole

This super healthy one-pot boasts an impressive 5 of your 5 a day, with courgettes, aubergines, new potatoes, peppers and juicy tomatoes

Strawberry & mint granita

This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy – a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu