Cheesy chips

A real guilty pleasure, these Parmesan-topped French fries with a creamy cheese, mustard and chive dip will feed a crowd in fine fashion

Douze-pointe pies

In ode to the Eurovision Song Contest, these shortcrust pies contain Spanish pepper, Greek cheese and Polish pierogi fillings

Broad bean, barley & mint salad

These little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley – for a light touch, serve cold with goat’s cheese, mint and nuts

Raspberry red velvet cake

Puréed fruit imparts much of the colouring in this rosy hued cake, that combines raspberries, cocoa and a good helping of cream cheese frosting

Smoked haddock gratin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Smoked fish, bacon, potatoes and crème fraîche are flavoured with onion and thyme and layered up in this comforting one-pot dish

Dill scones with smoked salmon & cucumber relish

Savoury scones are a great alternative to burger buns or bagels

4 creamy dips

Four creamy vice-free dips

Sweetcorn fritters with slow-cooked tomatoes

These are the most delicious things to eat, for lunch or supper, rain or shine, hot or cold

Sirloin with herby mustard crust & shallot gravy

If you’re tired of turkey by the time Christmas Day arrives this joint of beef is just the ticket

Savoury parmesan tartlets

These perfect party tartlets are a great make-ahead starter for a fancy Sunday lunch

Cooking with kids: Fajitas

Mexican wraps to get the whole family in the kitchen – fill flour tortillas with marinated chicken and peppers

Peach, pistachio & white chocolate pound cake

A dense and indulgent tea shop-style sponge cake with white chocolate and cream cheese frosting