Things are getting all spicy in our May issue as the weather turns cooler and our tastes turn to something with a bit of heat. We’ve collected together 10 of our favourite spiced dishes, that take us from the gentle warmth of fragrant desserts to a blast of fiery harissa – it’s up to you how hot you want to go.

Serves: 4

Preparation: 20 min

Cook: 15 min

HARISSA SQUID WITH GRILLED CAPSICUM SALAD

Serves: 4-6

Preparation: 40 min plus marinating

Book: 20 min plus cooling

CHERMOULA-MARINATED FISH WITH CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH & DATE SYRUP

TURKISH-SPICED LAMB PATTIES & WARM CARROT SALAD

Makes: 4 x 500 ml Jars

FERMENTED GARLIC & TURMERIC PROBIOTIC PICKLES

Serves: 6

Preparation: 15 min

Cook: 30 min

PEACH, GINGER & STAR ANISE COBBLER

Serves: 4

Preparation: 15 min

Cook: 40 min

SPICED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH HARISSA SAUCE & EGGPLANT PICKLE SALAD

Preparation: 15 mins plus marinating overnight

Serves: 6 - 8

Beef Bavette with Spice Mix

Preparation: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Cook: 5 mins

Xi’an-Style Cumin Lamb Pita Breads

PREPARATION : 15 mins

SERVES: 6

COOK: 45 mins

APPLE & TURMERIC CRUMBLE

Preparation: 15 mins

Serves: 24

Cook: 18 - 20 mins

COFFEE, CARDAMOM & WALNUT BLONDIES