Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

Sugar-dusted snowflake cake

Give your Christmas cake a stylish and professional finish this year with this sparkling decoration idea

Blackberry zabaglione

Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert

Chicken & mushroom puff pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

Sesame chicken with soy dip

Liven up chicken breasts with an easy crunchy coating and serve with an Oriental-style dipping sauce

Blueberry & lemon friands

Once you’ve tasted these light-as-air cakes, you will be hooked

Spicy prawn cakes

Thai-style fish cakes make a special supper to share

Cheesy cheddar & spaghetti puff

A simple family supper dish which can mostly be prepared ahead

Vegan pancakes

Practice your flip to make our gluten-free vegan pancakes. Buy hemp or coconut milk, egg replacer and gluten-free flour from supermarkets or health food shops

Cheesy turkey nuggets with smoking chips

A healthy family meal that swaps chicken for leaner turkey meat, coated in a crispy Parmesan breaded crust, served with paprika fries

Almond biscuits

These amaretti-style biscuits use minimal flour and have a light airy finish, fit to accompany desserts and drinks

Chicken katsu

Katsu is a Japanese method of breadcrumbing chicken- this version is served with a rich curry sauce