Buckwheat crêpe madames

Enjoy these buckwheat pancakes with eggs, cheese and ham for breakfast or brunch. They're good for Pancake Day or something different at the weekend

Sausage & leek mash pie

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

Enjoy sausages and kale with a cheesy mash topping made with leeks and mustard. You can freeze this pie for busy weeknights when you need to feed a crowd

Easy cheesy mustard toad-in-the-hole with broccoli

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

Transform toad-in-the-hole with melting mustardy cheddar and broccoli. Serve with steamed greens and this delicious homemade gravy

Smoked haddock, leek & barley ‘risotto’

Swap rice for barley to make this 'risotto' with leek and smoked haddock. It's not as creamy, but it's much healthier and full of flavour

Easy breakfast burritos

Prep this hearty burrito brunch the day before for easy assembling in the morning. The recipe is just what you need after party excesses or on New Year’s Day

Easy hedgehog canapé skewers

Make these crowd-pleasing hedgehog canapé skewers for a party. With tomato and mozzarella, cheese and pineapple, and prawn and cucumber options, they're perfect for a family gathering

Squash, winter herb & crispy butter bean pie

Make this hearty squash pie to serve as an alternative vegetarian Christmas centrepiece. It's festive and contains plenty of herby flavour

Mincemeat & cheese toasties

Try a festive twist on the classic cheese toastie by piling in leftover mincemeat. It makes a quick lunch over Christmas 

Beetroot, grape & apple relish

Make this sweet, tangy relish up to two weeks in advance so it's ready for your Christmas cheeseboard. It's a great partner to hard cheeses like cheddar or aged gouda

Cheesy sprout gratin

Wondering how to make winning sprouts for your Christmas menu? Try our cheesy sprout gratin and you’ll convert anyone who previously snubbed this festive veg

Squash & chestnut crackers

Impress veggie guests this Christmas with these butternut squash and chestnut puff pastry crackers. Serve with vegetarian gravy and plenty of trimmings

Creamy fish & leek pie

Give the humble fish pie a flavour-boosting makeover with Tommy Banks' version, made with king prawns, salmon and haddock and topped with a comforting, cheesy mash