Shepherd’s pie pasties

These pocket-sized pasties make an old favourite portable

Chilaquiles in mulato chilli sauce

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish using baked or fried tortillas as the base – great for a casual gathering

Oven-baked risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy

The River Cafe’s winter minestrone

A really thick, filling minestrone soup – tastes even better after a day

Big ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Peas and ham don’t just partner well in soup – try them together in a fresh, minty salad platter, great for a buffet party

Cajun turkey steaks with pineapple salsa

Turkey is the ultimate healthy, feelgood food – low in fat but high in protein. Jazz it up with a spicy salsa

Curried fish tacos with bean salad

Finger food at its best, this dish counts as 3 of your 5-a-day. Give it an extra kick with a hit of chilli, or swap fish for chicken

Walkers’ wild mushroom, bacon & barley broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This is the perfect welcome-home warmer after a cold country walk, simply add some crusty bread

Stir-fried curly kale with chilli & garlic

A quick and easy way to give kale a kick – serve with steak, chicken and oriental meals

Bay & orange roast turkey

Brushing the turkey with a last-minute sticky glaze means your bird will be golden and looking its best when you bring it to the table

Fresh & light chowder

There’s no need for shop-bought soup with this quick and nutritious recipe

Carla’s Leek & cheese muffins

Young Good Food reader Carla loves making up her own recipes, like these easy snacks that go brilliantly with soup