Spiced roasted carrot wraps with whipped feta

This recipe lets seasonal carrots shine roasted and piled onto flatbreads with whipped feta, chopped pistachios with a cabbage and red onion salad

Parsnip, leek, sage & blue cheese pasties

Do something different with parsnips and try combining them with blue cheeses, mushrooms and leeks in these pasties. They’re easy to make ahead and are freezable

Domino potatoes with ham hock & mustard

Elevate your usual Sunday roast with these potatoes, so-called because of the way the potatoes are sliced and arranged

Pancetta, cheddar & cranberry croquettes

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

Take a little effort to make these delicious croquettes – they store well in the freezer and make a quick starter that takes just minutes to cook

Pecan tassies

These are a family favorite and also make a great alternative to mince pies at Christmas

Chocolate orange swiss roll

Treat guests to this choc orange swiss roll – it requires a little effort, but it’s well worth it. Enjoy with a cuppa

Charred brussels salad with chilli & crispy onions

Try sprouts a different way in this zingy salad with crispy chillies and onions. It’s full of different textures and would go very well with chicken kebabs

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken

Swap the noodles for steamed white rice if you prefer, and if you like a bit of heat, add more chilli flakes or use a fresh chilli instead

Matcha falooda

Make a matcha version of falooda, the dessert-milkshake popular in southeast Asia. It’s a fun way to end a feast, or for special occasion meals such as Ramadan

Crêpes

Elevate Pancake Day with crêpes that are slightly thicker than the traditional French recipe – they’re ideal for holding your favourite sweet or savoury fillings