Red onion & Indian-spiced hummus

A hummus is a perfect starter for sharing. This one is spiked with gentle spices, guaranteed to rouse the senses

Pickled red cabbage

A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift

Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus

For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe

Easy vanilla marzipan

It’s worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake – and you can experiment with adding different flavours

Tropical treat

Kick start your day with a fruit and nut muesli treat

Yellow rice

This is delicious – vibrant with spices, with a sweet note from the sugar and raisins. Perfect with our Bobotie recipe

Crunchy granola with berries & cherries

Make your breakfast a fruity feast – this recipe is full of crunchy goodness

Peppery fennel & carrot salad

Savour the spicy Indian-tinged flavours of this fresh and light salad

Buttery chilli prawns

Spicy seafood is a really versatile dish for sharing – make sure there’s plenty of bread for the juices

Indian spice box chicken

Serve this exquisitely flavoured chicken dish with mounds of fluffy rice

Butternut squash salad

Get a whopping 4 of your 5-a-day with this superhealthy salad, why not make extra for your lunchbox too

Quinoa stew with squash, prunes & pomegranate

Get a dose of iron and protein from this healthy, squash casserole that’s full of texture and flavour