Liver & bacon with onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A nostalgic thrifty dish that’s rich and nutritious – serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato

Homemade toffee apples

Nothing beats the crunch of a toffee apple on a crisp autumnal evening, and these taste so much better than shop bought

Madeira gravy

A good gravy is an essential accompaniment for the festive meal. This one’s enriched with Madeira (fortified wine)

Homemade hummus with pitta chips

A staple fave for all ages, this is great to keep in the fridge for a standby healthy snack

Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Homemade raspberry jam

If you are a jam-making novice, raspberry jam is a good one to start with as it’s so quick

Homemade pink lemonade

Mix up a jug of this refreshing, still, cloudy lemonade made from zingy lemons and plump raspberries

Easy red wine gravy

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a full and flavoursome gravy on the table

Homemade noodle pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Whip up this noodle pot in just 15 minutes for a great low-calorie lunch. Vary it with a teaspoon of curry powder or half a teaspoon of Thai red curry paste

Thanksgiving stuffing

Get set for a Thanksgiving feast and bake this special stuffing for the celebrations. You can make it with any stale bread, but sourdough works well

Labneh

Make the easiest homemade cheese in minutes. It’s a common addition to meze platters as a dip

Yorkshire pudding board

Tuck into this Yorkshire pudding-themed sharing board at Christmas time, complete with sirloin steak, carrots and horseradish crème fraîche