Cassoulet of bacon & Toulouse sausage with confit pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The ultimate autumnal comfort dish – it’s easy to make and feeds an army

Buffalo wings with blue cheese dip

These American-style crisp chicken pieces are the perfect laid-back food to share, great for a movie night

Spiced potato wedges

These are a lovely accompaniment to, say, a soup and great for dunking

Scandi smoked salmon potatoes

Inspired by gravadlax, these little bites with a fresh, fragrant sauce are a great appetizer

Shredded chicken, green bean & barley salad with paprika & lemon

This colourful rustic salad can be made in under an hour

Wholemeal spinach & potato pies

Delicious warm for a weekend lunch with salad, or as a lunchbox filler on Monday

Chocolate & raspberry zebra cake

Childhood favourite, the marble cake, gets an update where precision results in a uniformly stripy sponge

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Smoked haddock with tomatoes & chive dressing

Often seen as wintery comfort food, smoked haddock also works well when given a lighter treatment and paired with summer ingredients

Crab & corn cakes with chilli dipping sauce

Throw out the takeaway menu and make these easy snacks at home