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A crispy herby midweek treat with a touch of eastern warmth. By Nigel Slater

The sticky, sweet and nutty dessert from the Middle East and north Africa is a favourite the world over. And, filo pastry aside, it’s deceptively simple to make

Enjoy the classic Greek spinach and cheese filo pie from the comfort of your own home

Baby broad beans are ideal for spring pies and fresh dips, says Nigel Slater

Cauliflower cheese gets the Ottolenghi treatment in this delicious recipe for curried cauli-cheese filo pie. Comfort food at its finest.

These dishes – a sweet-sour grilled courgette salad, linguine with crab, saffron and tomato, and a nonna-pleasing custard tart – offer a taste of the good life, even if you’re not on the Amalfi coast

Celebrate jubilee weekend with a sausage pie and piccalilli yoghurt, sour cherry and coconut lollies, and peach and tahini cream shortcakes

Give the green light to early summer berries and savoury tarts

A fresh, summery pie that will make a tasty main attraction for any picnic. Cut into slices for packed lunches

A quick and easy chicken supper using the Middle Eastern spice blend, za’atar and a sprinkling of sesame seeds on chicken thighs.

Crisply fried veg in a piquant herby healthy sauce. By Nigel Slater

Crimson beets and fiery blood oranges add masses of flavour and a vivid dash of colour, says Nigel Slater

A little stewed fruit brings sweet and sour notes to two courses at supper, says Nigel Slater

Find your comfort zone with silky aubergines followed by a moist orange bundt cake

This festive menu from the Great British Menu presenter fuses classics from her Antiguan heritage with delicious vegan options

An Easter feast with sides: baked salmon with a rich tomato, anchovy and olive sauce; baked baby broccoli with a thick almond and garlic sauce; and spuds roasted super crisp with a rice flour coating

A sweet-savoury tart of fennel and grape as a starter, then a showstopping main course of roast, yoghurt-crusted spicy lamb, with cabbage and lemony pea salsa