Coconut panna cotta with passion fruit

Impress dinner guests with a tropical version of panna cotta with passion fruit, lime, mint and coconut flavours. It’s an ideal dessert for entertaining

Croissant crackers

Pair these sweet-and-savoury crackers with creamy brie for Christmas snacking. They also make a great gift – just package them up in an airtight container

Cheeseboard mince pies

Enjoy a savoury twist on the classic mince pie by working sharp cheddar into the pastry – it pairs wonderfully with the rich, fruity mincemeat

Pineapple pulled pork

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use a slow cooker, if you like, to make this pulled pork. Pork shoulder is a budget-friendly cut, so it’s a great way to feed a crowd without breaking the bank

Turkey & ginger brothy rice

Use up that Christmas turkey carcass with this light but flavour-packed rice dish. Top with coriander leaves, crispy chilli oil and crispy onions to serve

Whole trout with almond & herb stuffing

We cooked this dish after [my husband] Neil had been out fishing and had caught a fresh-water trout. It’s the stuffing that makes this such a delicious dish; just soften onions and garlic in butter and mix it with the breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, almonds and slices of lemon. Trout is quite forgiving so you can use any mix of herbs you fancy. The stuffing would work just as well with a whole salmon or with small sea breams or seabass.
I really like cooking fish en papillote, and you could certainly use the sealed paper technique here – just cut a big sheet of baking paper to line the oven tray. Once the fish is in and drizzled with the oil, gently bring the sides together, being careful not to wrap the fish too tightly, then crimp to seal and cook as per the instructions below.

Italian stuffed muffuletta

Try our take on the classic Italian-American sandwich from New Orleans. Pack it up for a picnic – the flavour and texture improves when left to chill overnight

Creamed sweetcorn rigatoni with crispy chorizo crumbs

Make the most of Morrisons Market Street corn with this Italian-inspired pasta dish

Cherry tomato & meatball ragu with a crispy baby potato crust

Do something different with baby potatoes – they make a wonderfully crisp base for this meatball pie, rich with Italian flavours

Tahini dressing

Forget shop-bought and make a homemade tahini dressing. Creamy and tangy, it will bring salads to life. It will keep chilled for up to five days