Cassoulet of bacon & Toulouse sausage with confit pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The ultimate autumnal comfort dish – it’s easy to make and feeds an army

Spiced potato wedges

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

Braised oxtail with basil dumplings

Slow-cooked oxtail is soft, melting meat and teamed with this rich red wine sauce it’s perfect for parties

Mini muffin pizzas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This ingenious recipe means you can dish up delightful mini pizzas for kids in next to no time

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

Chicken skewers with cucumber & shallot dip

These low fat, mildly flavoured skewers are excellent served with Thai fragrant rice

Muffin-topped winter beef stew

Muffin on stew? You’d better believe it – think of it as a lighter alternative to suet dumplings

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

Smashed avocado with crispy chicken, pickled onions & tortillas

Spread chunky homemade guacamole on flatbreads, use this southern-style fried chicken recipe to create goujons and serve with sweet onion topping

Mediterranean fish stew with garlic toasts

Feed a crowd like a Mediterranean mamma, with this gloriously summery seafood stew

Roast whole fish with salsa romesco

Whole fish cooked on the bone always has a superior flavour to fillets, and this dish is no exception

Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that’s delicious warm or cold – works really well as part of a buffet