Lamb burgers with tzatziki

Homemade burgers are always a winner – try this low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties

Peppery sausages with sweet potato mash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try bangers and mash with a difference – flavour your sausages with thyme and West Indian spice and serve with creamy potatoes

Douze-pointe pies

In ode to the Eurovision Song Contest, these shortcrust pies contain Spanish pepper, Greek cheese and Polish pierogi fillings

Confit of duck with herbed potato cakes

This step-by-step guide will have you making this bistro classic like the professionals in no time – the meltingly tender meat is well worth the effort

Roasted harissa vegetables with kale & ginger pilaf

Oven bake butternut squash, peppers and onions in North African spice then serve with superhealthy greens and basmati rice

Minty bean & courgette dip with pitta crisps

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party

Easy vanilla cake

A moist cake drenched with vanilla syrup. Use as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes

Lamb kebabs with peppery lime marinade

Team these tangy kebabs with a tossed salad and enjoy a spicy supper

Pear & chocolate mini Pavlovas

These dinky Pavlovas look fantastic and are popular with all the family – and they’re great to prepare ahead if you’re short of time

Little iced Christmas puds

Not everyone likes a traditional Christmas pudding, and these smaller ones are much lighter than their bigger, traditional counterpart

Fruity flag traybake

A fail-safe sponge that’s easier than it looks – almonds and yoghurt keep it moist while its fruity decoration is suitably patriotic

Potato & dill pancakes with gravadlax

A lazy brunch of fluffy, blini-style potato cakes topped with a Scandinavian-inspired smoked fish salad