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

Labneh

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

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

Yorkshire pudding board

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