One-pot chicken with orzo, porcini and cinnamon
You can’t get much more than this tender chicken by way of comfort and pure deliciousness
Roast pork belly with apple, soy and ginger
Don’t be put off by the long cooking time – once everything’s in the oven, it’s mostly just a waiting game
Lamb pilaf with sweet almonds and sour plums
Iranian dried sour plums, known as aloo bukhara, are like nature’s candy; they are beautifully orange, sweet, sour and hard to resist
Braised chickpeas with carrots, dates and feta
Serve with rice or flatbreads for a vegetarian main course; leave out the feta for a vegan version
Harissa vinegar chicken with chicory
Make this a day ahead, if you like – the flavours only improve
Pretzel and pecan banana rum pie
Lime and passion fruit bring tropical flavours to this dreamy banana pie
Hibiscus-poached pears with toasted coconut custard
All the elements for this can be made well ahead: the pears up to three days beforehand and the custard and crunchy bits two