Duck au vin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Coq au vin is a delicious bistro regular, but this version made with duck has an even richer flavour

Russian chicken & mushroom pies with soured cream & dill

Packed with rice, chicken, veggies and a creamy sauce, these Russian-influenced pies are great for using up leftovers

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

Lamb with Christmas spices

Keep this in the freezer ready for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables

Family meals: Easy fish cakes

These freezable and simple-to-make fish patties are ideal as a family meal or can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute kids supper, from toddlers to teens

Chicken enchiladas

Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be popular with the whole family

Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes

Meltingly tender and full of classic Asian flavours, these lamb shanks are perfect for freezing