One of foods greatest powers is its ability to humanise, to elevate the beauty of cultures under threat. Recipes keep cuisines and cultures alive, passed down through generations, between families and friends, at home and in the diaspora. Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan has made documenting and championing the recipes of his homeland, Palestine, his raison d’être. In his debut cookbook, Bethlehem, he tells the stories of the ingredients, the dishes and the artisans that make Palestinian cuisine what it is. The act of recreating these dishes yourself is not to be taken lightly, but rather can be seen as a form of activism in itself.

Browse our collection of cakes, brownies, cookies and other sweet treats to keep you warm this season. Whether you’re whiling away a Sunday afternoon in the kitchen with the oven on, or need a quick sweet pick-me-up, we’ve got the recipes to sweeten things up a little.