Classic prawn cocktail

This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion

Tasty chicken noodles

This recipe is easily doubled to
serve four if you have plenty of leftover chicken;
if you have less, bump up the protein with
a handful of cashews

Chicken with chorizo & leeks

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Spanish-style dish is full of flavour and can be made ahead

Cheesy bean potatoes

Give baked potatoes a bit of oomph with this easily reheated side dish – great with sausages and salad

Glazed baby veg

A simple way to cook veg to serve alongside your favourite main

Creamy parsnip & mustard gratin

This luxuriously creamy bake is the perfect partner to Sarah’s veggie pie

Smoked mackerel loaded leaves

The smoked mackerel paste for these healthy canapes will keep in the fridge for a week – use it on jacket potatoes or toast

Sweet potato stackers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
For an added kick to these canapes, try
swapping the lemon juice for a teaspoon
of mustard in the mayo

Butternut & harissa hummus

Roast pumpkin with plenty of garlic then blitz into a Moroccan-style dip with spicy harissa and sesame paste

French bean & duck Thai curry

Traditionally, this is made with Asian snake beans, which taste very similar to French beans – but are about a foot long