Sag aloo

Nutritious spinach makes the base for this traditional, healthy Indian side dish, combined with potato and spices

Smoky beef stew

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Herb & spice paneer fritters

These Indian cheese fritters make a tasty starter, or serve as a main with rice and fresh veg

Smoked salmon & avocado terrines

A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu

Austrian hash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Known as gröstl, this is bacon, onion and potato fry-up is a real hunger-stopper and great served with fried egg

Spiced vegetable biryani

This simple vegetarian curry, full of fresh Indian flavours, is quick to make and cooks in a single pot

Crunchy beetroot slaw with grilled chicken

This sweet, earthy salad makes a great healthy accompaniment to chicken or salmon

Sticky date buns

The longer the dough for this sweet fruit bread stays in the fridge the better the flavour – perfect with a cup of tea

Satay chicken pieces

Take something different to your next picnic. These aromatic drumsticks are great with sweet chilli sauce or mango chutney

Sticky clementine & ginger puddings

These sweet little puddings make terrific dinner party desserts, or you can make one big one for the family

Pine nut & honey tart

This make-ahead tart is the ultimate finale for a festive buffet – just make sure you have enough as guests may well want seconds

Manchego cheese triangles with quince preserve

Combine triangles of salty manchego with sweet membrillo quince paste for a simple and moreish party canapé or serve as part of a tapas spread