Safiya Benmeriem

Safiya Benmeriem is a copywriter and digital assistant. She has a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Greenwich in London and was previously digital assistant at BBC Good Food. She has written about a variety of topics encompassing food, family and lifestyle. She has a big passion for baking, particularly patisserie, breads and classic bakes including sponges, loaf cakes and a range of cookies and biscuits. She is also interested in trying out bakes from around the world, especially recipes from the Middle East and North Africa. You can find Safiya on twitter @SafiyaBenmeriem

Kidney bean curry in a pot and on a plate with rice

20 ways with kidney beans

Creamy pumpkin pasta in two bowls

Autumn family dinners

Toffee apple cake

Autumn baking projects for kids

Paneer, chickpea and spinach curry in a green bowl with rice

20 ways with chickpeas

Blueberry cheesecake bars

Top 13 no-bake recipes for kids

Two bowls of fennel roasted cauliflower with quinoa

10 healthy foods that are also cheap

Christmas afternoon tea on china plates

Christmas afternoon tea ideas

Christmas pudding gin

Homemade Christmas drinks gifts

3 measuring cup sets

Best measuring cups

Chilli-charred Brussels sprouts in a festive silver serving dish

20 ways with brussels sprouts

slow cooker spiced carrot, parsnip lentil pot

20 ways with carrots

Elegant dining room table with wine glasses, plates and candles set for christmas dinner

How to do Christmas without alcohol

Two glasses of pumpkin spice latte

Our best pumpkin spice recipes

Vegan haggis

Vegan Burns Night menu

Sisters decorating Christmas tree

10 fun family Christmas traditions

kids sitting in boxes laughing on Christmas next to tree

10 things to do on Christmas Eve

Best measuring spoons

Girls with christmas lights, decorations and gifts

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Whiskey and nut baked camembert with sourdough bread in the side

10 quick Christmas starters

Chewy chocolate chip cookies on a baking tray and wire rack

Top 10 cookie recipes