Sizzling sausage salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A classic wintry salad topped off with tasty sausage and onion

Gruyère & vegetable soup

Roz Denny creates a delicously rich, wintry and cheesy soup – serve with a hunk of crusty bread

Roasted pepper & halloumi wraps

For some fast finger food, roll up some roasted pepper and halloumi wraps

Vegetable balti

Curry doesn’t tend to be the healthiest meal option, but this winter veg balti is high in fibre and vitamins, while low in fat

Chorizo & chickpea stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A casual storecupboard Spanish-inspired casserole that can be served in a tapas spread or simply with some toasted bread

Strawberry brunch bruschettas

With a drizzle of lightly salted almond sauce, creamy ricotta and fruit and nut bread, these strawberries deserve a spot on your weekend brunch menu

Garlic chilli focaccia

A cheat’s side dish that uses traditional Italian bread topped with a garlic, chilli and parsley butter

Veal escalopes wrapped with prosciutto, sage & lemon (saltimbocca)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This classic Italian recipe for veal means ‘jump in the mouth’ – serve it with crusty bread to mop up the delicious pan juices

French onion soup

A deeply savoury soup to use up a garden glut, make sure you caramelise your onions so they’re really rich and tender

Hot-smoked salmon & avocado open sandwiches

A Scandinavian-inflused sandwich with fish, avocado, a horseradish cream, beetroot and dill

Pitta pockets

A no-cook quick and simple snack that's ideal for an energy-boosting refuel when doing exercise or playing sport

Crunchy pesto & mozzarella baked mushrooms

Italian green basil sauce makes a good base for this stuffed, vegetarian dish with creamy mascarpone and light rocket salad