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Our chicken pilaf gets a kick from peri peri, a Portuguese or African spice blend made of dried chilis, garlic and citrus peel. This simple pilaf takes only 45 minutes from start to finish, and is rich in immune-boosting zinc to boot.

There's nothing more classic than a carrot cake loaf. We top ours with sweet and creamy cream cheese icing and pepitas. Serve it tonight.

This recipe for spiced carrot cake muffins is so versatile: Top the muffins with streusel or bake as a cake and top with cream cheese icing.

The flavours of chestnut and almond marry beautifully. A little flaky salt adds crunch and contrast.