Thai green curry

Forget buying a jar of ready-made sauce and make an aromatic Thai green curry from scratch. This recipe makes more curry paste than needed, but you can freeze the rest for next time

Jamaican stuffing

Try a spiced stuffing for your Christmas turkey or chicken. This recipe was handed down by Michael’s grandmother, Esme, from Saint Mary in Jamaica

Azerbaijani-style lamb with apricots & chestnuts

Make this lamb stew ahead and freeze for busy days, or for when you’re entertaining. With apricots, chestnuts and spices, it’s beautifully aromatic

Herby sausage, apple & sourdough stuffing

Enjoy this stuffing for a special Sunday roast, at Thanksgiving or Christmas. With sausage, apple, sage and onion, it can also be frozen so you could make it ahead

Next level roast turkey

Take your Christmas turkey to the next level with our ultimate roast turkey and gravy. It doesn’t involve much extra work, yet tastes sensational

Cornbread tamale pie

Try this Mexican-inspired chilli with cornbread topping. It takes a little effort, but it can be frozen for days when you need a comforting supper quick

Buffalo cauliflower

Make ‘buffalo cauliflower’ for a veggie take on the spicy American classic. Served with a ranch dip, it makes an excellent Friday night sharing treat

Quinoa salad with avocado mayo

Easy to put together and full of flavour, this healthy lunch option proides iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre. Make it vegetarian by leaving out the chicken

Sharkasiya

Sharkasiya is a rich walnut bread sauce served over chicken and white rice, with Turkish influence. It is a staple in Egyptian households

Maple-mustard glazed turkey with bacon fat roasties

A juicy roast turkey perfect for the big day with golden, crunchy roast potatoes elevated with salty bacon and rosemary.

Big-batch lamb stew

For the best texture, use diced boned lamb shoulder or neck fillet in this crowd-pleasing stew for eight. You can freeze any leftovers for up to three months

Porchetta ragu

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Be inspired by the Italian rolled pork dish, porchetta. This ragu is ideal when you have guests – leave it simmering whilst you entertain