Party vol-au-vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Chorizo pilaf

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Falling somewhere between a paella and a risotto, this slow-cooked basmati rice pot has deep paprika flavours

Basic biscuit dough

This simple recipe for cookie dough can be adapted to suit your tastes- experiment with different shapes and flavours

Baked camembert

Oven-cook your favourite soft cheese until gooey for this last-minute crowd-pleaser. An easy recipe for a dinner party or when entertaining at Christmas

Salmon, squash & prawn laksa

This quick Malaysian noodle soup is just the thing to warm up colder evenings

Pot-roasted pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A true autumnal treat, this pot roast works equally well with partridge, guinea fowl or chicken

Chorizo, caper & rocket pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Capers, rocket and chorizo give this quick pizza a punchy flavour

Sausages with quick onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A simple idea for homemade gravy turns this family supper into something far more interesting

Cherry scones

Sweeten up your scones with this easy recipe – ideal for a posh afternoon tea

Banbury cakes

The Banbury cake reigns in the Midlands. Try this quick recipe for a teatime treat, lovely with a cup of Earl Grey

Thai chicken & mushroom broth

An ideal recipe for getting your Thai tastebuds into practice

Christmas pudding strudel

Give your Christmas pud leftovers a second life with this easy strudel recipe