Farmhouse blackberry & apple pie

A comforting pudding using fresh late summer produce

Almond raisin cake with sherry

Forget the tea and cake here and serve this with a glass of sherry. For the best result make this the day before so the flavours can infuse

Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts

A chunky fish terrine that’s easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

Patatas bravas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A classic tapas dish – cubes of potato in a spicy, tomato sauce

Roast chicken with grappa

A glamorous, comforting dish which works just as well with white wine if you don’t have grappa

Rösti Bolognese pie

This continental version of a classic cottage pie is a sneaky way of getting children to eat more vegetables

Lemon cheesecake tartlets

This luscious fruit dessert looks like it takes two hours, but it only takes 15 minutes

Mexican chilli bean tortilla

Colourful and delicious – a veggie feast for all the family

Smoky paprika peppers

A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own

Jewelled cranberry & juniper red cabbage

This dish is simplicity itself. The sweet-sharp fruit flavours add a bit of drama to the earthy flavour of red cabbage – pair it with your roast turkey

Gravadlax temptation

Delicious potato and fish dish based on a Swedish recipe – made with only five ingredients.

Mixed vegetable tagine

This low fat supper is great served with couscous mixed with a handful of raisins.