Toffee apple bread & butter pudding

Bonfire night treat meets classic comfort food in this doubly delicious dessert that your family won't be able to resist 

Cooking with kids: Spaghetti & meatballs with hidden veg sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Teach children how to make this pasta supper – it's a tasty family meal packed with nutrients

Root veg & pancetta toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

With comfort food, there's little that beats Yorkshire pudding baked with pork – try bacon, carrots, beetroot and parsnip instead of sausage

Chorizo bean burgers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Combine Spanish sausage with the traditional pork variety for a pulse-packed, spicy burger

Sticky pan-roasted sausages with grapes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Served with mash or polenta, these make sophisticated comfort food, and the sweet grapes with a hint of red wine vinegar really cut through the richness of the sausages

Melty cheese & potato pie

Drawing from the apres-ski classic tartiflette, this indulgent pie transforms into a cheesy fondue with creamy sliced potatoes and crisp puff pastry 

Ultimate toad-in-the-hole with caramelised onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Wrap fat sausages in streaky bacon for a posh version of a British classic – perfect comfort food for the whole family

Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Chocolate gingerbread brownie bars with fudgy icing

These luxurious bars are based on a classic flourless cake, so they're rich and light in equal measure

Cherry Bakewell sponge pudding

Cherry and almond is a heavenly combination. This fruity dessert has a sponge top and crunchy finish. Serve with plenty of custard