Layered hummus, tabbouleh & feta picnic bowl

This salad combines delicious meze-type dishes and a layering of several Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours that marry together as they sit in the fridge

Asparagus mousse with ham & red onion salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make the mousse up to a day before and
leave it to set in the fridge, then all you have
to do is top with the salad and serve

Gunpowder chicken with dried red chillies & peanuts

This classic dish from the Chinese province of Sichuan isn’t as spicy if you remove the chilli seeds – complete with a sticky, sweet and rich sauce

Red velvet choc-cherry cupcakes

Very cherry chocolate sponges dotted with fruit and topped with creamy frosting – perfect for a cake sale

Garlicky linguine with cabbage & anchovy

This thrifty pasta dish of Savoy greens and crispy ‘pangrattato’ breadcrumbs is delicious in its simplicity

Spiced home-cured salmon

Ever the versatile fish, this fresh, no-cook salmon starter can be made a few days ahead

Roquefort toasts with peppered pears

Peppering the pears gives the whole thing a little bit of attitude without being overpowering

Pan-fried duck breast with creamed cabbage, chestnuts & caramelised pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients

Cider-braised cabbage & leek hotpot

Add a bit of colour to this versatile and healthy side with some sliced carrots

Potato & Savoy cabbage soup with bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A warming, hearty soup with that takes just 20 minutes to make

Steaks in red wine sauce

A quick and special way to enjoy the ultimate steak – Brian Glover’s red wine sauce adds a rich touch

Prawn salad with orange, red onion & avocado

A low calorie seafood salad with fragrant Asian flavours, sweet chilli and a scattering of coriander