Pork & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Gordon’s delicious pork pie recipe is perfect for a buffet, picnic or grown-up lunch box

Rustic chicken & apricot pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Rustle up a homemade picnic pie for your al fresco feast, packed with bacon, pork sausages and dried fruit

Slow-roasted pork shoulder with leeks, apricots & thyme

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make your weekend roast really special with creamy leek and apricot stuffing, extra crispy crackling and tender meat

Spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce

You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!

Sausage & mash pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cheesy mashed potato and plump bangers are both family favourites – serve in individual pies to save fighting over portions

Chorizo, pork belly & chickpea casserole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A Spanish-influenced stew with slow-cooked belly pork, a cheap cut with great flavour and soft texture

The ultimate makeover: Sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Angela Nilsen sends calories packing with her healthier version of these picnic favourites

Cheese & chive mash with bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A simple and warming mashed potato dish with added crispy bacon, a complimentary match for pork dishes

Baked ham with brown sugar & mustard glaze

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Served hot or cold, this delicious cut of pork with a sugar glaze is best sliced into thick pieces

Ploughman’s cheese & tomato pockets

Put a fresh twist on a picnic classic with these moreish cheese & tomato rolls

Fidget pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fidget pie – or fidgety pie – makes a lovely autumn meal. Turn it into a proper harvest lunch with some country bread, piccalilli and a glass of cider

Herb rolled pork loin with crackling

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
We recommend you make a trip to your butcher for this dish based on an Italian classic for suckling pig, good meat equals good crackling