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

Protein bars

Make your own homemade protein bars for a post-workout boost. They’re made with protein powder, bananas, nut butter and a blend of seeds

Next-level wedge salad

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

Elevate a wedge salad with some simple techniques to create contrasting textures. The creamy, sharp homemade ranch brings the whole thing together

Blueberry & almond galette

Give past-their-best blueberries a chance to shine in this almond galette. Serve cut into wedges with vanilla ice cream for an easy family dessert

Cherry & soured cream slab pie

Make the most of juicy cherries in summer with this classic dessert – the soured cream perfectly balances the sweet fruit. Serve just warm with a dollop of clotted cream