Pomegranate recipes

Clever nibbles that are ideal for sharing. Top Middle Eastern flatbreads with aubergines, herbs and tahini

Create a cheat's baklava by soaking shredded wheat in honey. Top with creamy yogurt, pistachios and citrus

Jazz up a storecupboard grain with bright fruit and herbs and serve with lamb and a harissa yogurt dressing

Non-alcoholic cocktails can still be packed with plenty of cheer. This spin on the mint-and-lime classic contains delicious pomegranate seeds and juice

A deep green side salad of parsley, dill and mint scattered with sweet fruit and crunchy cucumber

Spice up your chicken with a ras-al-hanout or Moroccan tagine spice mix then serve with good-for-you grains and light, fresh flavours

Homemade pizza always wins over takeaway- try this new topping idea of spiced mince, pickled cherry peppers, feta cheese and pine nuts

Pork spare ribs are great served in a sticky fruit glaze with spices and ginger, and a tangy sauce on the side

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze

This is so refreshing and so simple to make, you'll want to have some in the freezer at all times

This fragrant dish adds an exotic flavour to plain rice, delicious served with chicken kebabs

Simply plonk this in the middle of the table and let your friends get to work, with chunks of bread for scooping

A Middle Eastern-style meze bowl with healthy grains, parsley, mint and coriander

A fruity Middle Eastern-inspired dressing that's ideal for couscous, rice or green salad

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

No-cook, no-effort, but you won't miss out on flavour with this vibrant supper for two

This sweet, meltingly-tender lamb makes a show-stopping dinner party dish

Bypass bread croutons and a heavy cream dressing and instead serve up a crispy, fruity salad with shellfish

A sweet salad with plenty of crunch that goes perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes

Use ready-roasted chicken to shred into your salad and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day

Adding pomegranate juice takes this sauce to a different dimension, plus it's super-quick and easy to make ahead

This tasty Greek-inspired canapé of grilled meat and sweet dip can be quickly whipped up for a party platter

This North African style salad uses turkey baked in a parcel to retain all the delicious juices

A lovely combination of sweet carrots, fresh cheese and juicy seeds - interesting enough for a main, starter or side