Mediterranean feta salad with pomegranate dressing

Middle Eastern pomegranate molasses gives this salad a delicious tang

Bistro runner bean salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Runner beans are usually just treated as a side dish, but in this main-meal salad they get a starring role

Chocoholic’s Christmas pudding

Wow. A definite crowd pleaser – chocolate mousse hidden by a layer of chocolate sponge, covered with the best chocolate topping we’ve ever tasted

Marinated lamb steaks with paprika roast tomatoes & butterbean smash

Everyone will love these juicy lamb steaks teamed with new-age mash in this recipe by Silvana Franco

Smoked salmon & bean dip with crispy pittas

The pittas become crunchy in the oven making them unbelievably moreish

Asian-style baked onions, potatoes & sweet potatoes

Do something different with veg and try our Asian-style onions, sweet potatoes and potatoes

Salt & pepper prawns

Use Sichuan peppercorns to flavour shellfish with a celery-like taste, then create a Chinese-style chilli garlic dip

Herb-crusted rack of lamb with white bean purée

Show off your cooking skills with this restaurant-style cut of lamb served on a butter bean mash

Masala chicken pie

A Bombay potato-topped coconut curry bake that's healthy and low-fat. Snuggle up with some nutritious comfort food

Love bug biscuits

These cute cookies decorated with fondant icing in a heart-shaped ladybird pattern would make a lovely romantic gift

New potato & green bean salad

Try to use Jersey royals in this healthy take on a picnic classic then swap the mayo for honey mustard vinaigrette

Coronation chicken naans with Indian slaw

Top Indian bread with shredded meat, fruity mild curry sauce and a carrot and cabbage slaw