Punjabi semolina halwa (suji halwa)

Serve this Indian dessert at special occasions such as Diwali. With almonds, cardamom and raisins, it has a rich, buttery flavour and toasty semolina aroma

Aloo tikki

Enjoy these Indian potato patties, filled with peas spiced with fruity mango powder, with tamarind sauce and fresh coriander relish

Garden eggs stew with boiled green plantain

Try something different for dinner with this hearty African-inspired garden eggs (also known as white aubergine) stew with eggs and salted fish. Enjoy with green plantain

Sugar mice

Make these sugar mice at least a day before serving, so they have time to dry out. The recipe makes 12 mice – enough for one for each of your family and friends!

Stewed apple

Use up a glut of apples by stewing them with lemon, sugar and cinnamon for use in cooking. Or, serve with yogurt or your favourite bakes and desserts

Parsnip, feta & butter bean pie

Looking for a showstopping veggie dish? Packed with parsnips, feta and butter beans, this pie makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece

Cranberry & clementine polenta cake with zesty cinnamon cream

Make a festive polenta cake with cranberry and clementine flavours and a cinnamon cream to serve. It’s a fabulous dessert at Christmastime

Frangipane, fig & orange tart

Treat guests over for Christmas to this frangipane, fig and orange tart. It’s delicious at the end of a family feast, or simply served for afternoon tea

Vegan yule log

Make this vegan chocolate yule log ahead of time for a stress-free festive dessert – a great alternative to Christmas pudding

Chocolate caramel terrine

Make this decadent chocolate and caramel terrine for a sophisticated dinner party dessert. Dust generously with cocoa powder before cutting into slices

Gluten-free Christmas cake

Make this dairy-, gluten-, nut- and egg-free Christmas cake. This is a festive cake for everyone, and the best part is, no one will ever guess it’s free-from!

Beignets

Enjoy these crispy, golden New Orleans-style beignets. Made with evaporated milk, they are best served warm with a generous dusting of icing sugar