Katsu sandos

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Our cheat's Japanese katsu sando with crunchy slaw is the ultimate lunch treat. We love the combination of crispy chicken and soft white bread

Cobb salad bowls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Combine eggs, chicken, bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato to make this satisfying Cobb salad. Taking just 25 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights

Leek, fennel & potato soup with cashel blue cheese

Combine classic leek & potato soup with blue cheese and aromatic fennel to make this decadent soup. We've used cashel blue but you could try other blue cheeses 

Leek, butter bean & crispy chorizo soup

Blend leeks and butter beans to make this filling winter soup. Top with crispy chorizo and rosemary for a final flourish and serve with crusty bread

Maple-glazed duck with orange & watercress

Impress your guests with roasted duck legs in a sweet and sticky glaze of maple syrup, soy sauce and orange juice, paired with a punchy orange and watercress salad

Lentils with charred broccoli & ginger

Serve this lightly spiced lentil, broccoli and ginger side dish at a feast of a dinner party. It's hearty without being overly rich

No-stress gravy

Take the stress out of Christmas dinner prep with our easy five-ingredient gravy. Prep it on the day or make ahead and keep in the freezer until needed

Christmas dinner Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Mix up your festive main with this fabulous Christmas dinner Wellington. A make-ahead meal in one, it incorporates stuffing and cranberry sauce, so all you need to think about on the big day is the veg and gravy

Arroz al horno (baked rice)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Combine pork belly, black pudding and bacon lardons in this Spanish rice dish. Meaty and filling, it feeds eight with little effort and is perfect for a cold night

Chip shop curry sauce

A homemade chip shop curry sauce will rival that of any takeaway – and it's not just for chips. You could use it to make katsu curry

Cavolo nero, meatball & cannellini soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This moreish, filling soup is so satisfying, and ready in just 40 minutes. Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer for busy nights

Healthy gravy

Serve this healthy, low-fat gravy with Sunday lunch, bangers and mash, or even with turkey on Christmas Day. It can be frozen, too, if you want to make it ahead