Bobotie

Pronounced ba-boor-tea, the national dish of South Africa is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka

Venison & wild mushroom Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A stunning centrepiece for any dinner party – how about trying it as an alternative to turkey at Christmas?

Lemon roast poussin with spring vegetables

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Take your cooking up a notch with Gordon’s smart take on roast chicken

Pan-fried scallops with butternut squash two ways

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home – much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night

Christmas goose with root veg, sticky pears & bramble gravy

The classic alternative to turkey, Barney’s recipe pairs succulent meat with tender, sweet veg

Carrot & cheddar soup with toast soldiers

A clever and tasty way to disguise carrots for young ones

Fragrant duck breasts with wild rice pilaf

Make a smart Indian-inspired supper for two using storecupboard ingredients

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece

Flavoured butters

Try these different flavoured butters melted over new potatoes, grilled fish, chicken or steak

Soy roast duck with hoisin gravy

Tender duck breasts with subtle Chinese spice, finished with a ginger-infused oriental gravy

Thai turkey burgers

Scrumptious healthy treats with a spicy Thai kick

Ultimate kedgeree

There are a million versions of kedgeree, but we reckon this is the best and easiest of the lot