Really easy roast chicken

Kids can help prepare this roast complete with carrots and potatoes, plus assist in making the lemony gravy to serve on the side.

Violet creams

Try wooing someone with this romantic dessert based on the classic chocolate treats. Add crystallised roses and violets for a pretty finish

Venison steaks with wild mushroom sauce

Invest in some rich game meat and serve pan-fried with a creamy porcini sauce for a seriously special supper

Spiced braised venison with chilli & chocolate

This can be eaten as stew or used in a pastry or cottage pie. The chocolate adds an extra richness and glossiness to the finished sauce

Simple sushi

Kids can help with this Japanese dish. They can help cook the sticky rice and then roll and assemble the pieces with their preferred ingredients

Lamb & dauphinoise hotpot

Savour every mouthful of this rich, comforting pie with red wine gravy and potato topping

Beef Wellington with spinach & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This comforting classic gets a smart makeover, thanks to a layer of spinach, pancetta and a red wine gravy

Celeriac salad with Parmesan, walnuts & parsley

An elegant no-cook starter or special light lunch packed with crunch and earthy flavours

Smoked haddock with celeriac & spinach gratin

This creamy fish bake has thin layers of sliced celeriac a little like potatoes dauphinoise. Serve with a sprinkle of chives

Herb-baked celeriac

Serve this novel side dish alongside a roast dinner or other meaty main course. Rosemary, thyme, bay and garlic flavour the creamy flesh