Lentil, walnut & apple salad with blue cheese

Puy lentils are healthy pulses that keep you fuller for longer – serve with Roquefort, Granny Smith apples, nuts and parsley

Chilli beef with broccoli & oyster sauce

Marinate a cheaper cut like rump steak to tenderise the meat then stir fry with vegetables and rich Chinese flavours

Classic roast goose with cider gravy

A foolproof guide to cooking this festive favourite with a simple gravy

Roast guinea fowl with chestnut, sage & lemon stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This festive game bird makes an ideal Christmas dinner for two. The portions are generous so you’ll have leftovers to enjoy

Cooking with kids: Fajitas

Mexican wraps to get the whole family in the kitchen – fill flour tortillas with marinated chicken and peppers

Cider roast turkey

Succulent, cider-roasted turkey, with tender glazed apples and pear makes the ultimate centrepiece for your Christmas table

Braised beef in honey & soy

This sticky braise is a great way to feed a table full of people, and you can make it ahead for extra ease too

Buffalo wings with blue cheese dip

These American-style crisp chicken pieces are the perfect laid-back food to share, great for a movie night

Spiced potato wedges

These are a lovely accompaniment to, say, a soup and great for dunking

Citrus & thyme turkey

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this traditional based turkey with its easy citrus twist that transforms it into a Christmas Day showstopper

Salt & pepper turkey

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A finishing touch of a lattice of bacon makes this turkey a Christmas dinner centre-stage star

Crispy honey buffalo wings with blue cheese & celery slaw

Crispy Southern fried chicken is often served with blue cheese dressing and celery – the coleslaw turns this party favourite into a proper supper