Malt chocolate cheesecake

This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

Creamy salmon & sugar snap pasta

You’ll love the classic combination of salmon, lemon and peppery rocket in this tasty summer pasta

Gooseberry meringue tart

Stuck for what to do with gooseberries? Think of a classic lemon dessert and simply swap the lemon

Ossobucco

This classic veal recipe provides the staple for a magnificent Italian Sunday lunch

Ultimate risotto primavera

We consulted no less than three great Italian cooks to come up with this classic spring vegetable risotto

Gentlemen’s relish & scrambled eggs

Gentleman’s Relish is a classic salty anchovy paste – it makes a great partner for buttery scrambled eggs.

Full English frittata with smoky beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This healthy baked omelette with classic fry up ingredients is versatile enough for brunch or supper

Pot-roast guinea fowl with cabbage & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This classic French dish makes a lovely meal for two, with enough for lunch the next day

Dark & squidgy chocolate torte

This dessert is dark and dense, but not so rich it defeats you. It freezes brilliantly too

Christmas spiced red cabbage

This classic side can be made up to two days in advance. For maximum flavour, cook the cabbage down really well over a low heat until it’s really sticky

Herby slashed roasties

A much-less-fiddly version of classic Hasselback potatoes which are healthy yet totally tasty too

Sara’s chilli con carne

Ideal for entertaining families with kids, this classic chilli dish is quick, hassle-free and great to have in the freezer