Venison madras

Use a shop-bought curry paste for this madras, or try making it with our recipe. Using venison makes the dish extra-special, but lamb or beef work well too

Tom Kerridge’s madras curry paste

Make a heady homemade madras using this easy recipe for curry paste, bursting with spices like chilli and cumin. It's freezable, too, so you can make ahead

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

Pork noodle stir-fry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Whip up this filling pork noodle stir-fry for a quick and easy midweek meal. It takes just 30 minutes to make, so is great for busy evenings

 

Ham & crackling

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Cook this festive ham up to three days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge (and the crackling, in an airtight container) to save on stress when entertaining

Tangy chicory salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Dress this chicory salad with sherry vinegar, honey and orange for a taste of sunshine in winter. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet served with ham

Non-alcoholic mulled wine

Make mulled wine minus the booze with this fruity, alcohol-free recipe. Combining pomegranate juice, blackberries and spices, it's just as warming as the real deal 

Tuscan sausage, kale & ciabatta stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Prep this sausage, kale and bread stuffing up to two days in advance, then bake on the day. If your favourite part of stuffing is the crispy bits, you’ll love this recipe

Triple pigs in blankets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Pack in three times the flavour with these triple pigs in blankets. You can prepare them a day or two in advance and keep on a baking tray in the fridge

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

Turkish delight

Make your own Turkish delight with our easy recipe. It makes a great gift for Eid, or just treat yourself to something sweet

Slow cooker gammon in coke

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Fill your kitchen with the smell of Christmas with this slow cooked gammon. The coke adds a sweet treacly flavour to balance the saltiness of the ham.