Couscous & falafel salad with minty yogurt

This no-cook, mezze-style platter can be whipped up in no time using supermarket or deli ingredients

Salmon with salsa verde

A delicious and fresh Mediterranean baked fish dish with herby green sauce, olives and lemon

Crispy Chinese duck with peaches

If you love restaurant Peking duck with plum sauce, try this version with sticky sesame and hoisin peaches

Hot corncakes with avocado, bacon & basil

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Corncakes like these are classic brunch food in Australia. They’re also delicious made with shredded chicken and lots of coriander

Pancetta-wrapped turkey breast with herby lemon & pine nut stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
No need for impressive carving skills with this easy-to-serve dish with creamy gravy

Moist turkey crown with chestnut truffle stuffing

If a huge turkey seems too much to bear and turkey sandwiches aren't your thing, opt for a crown instead of a whole bird

Toffee nut squares

These sticky, biscuity squares are a popular coffee morning choice

Lemon bars

These slices of zesty lemony goodness are hard to resist

Pan-fried sea trout, peas & chorizo fricassée

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sea trout has a subtle flavour that goes well with robust ingredients like smoky chorizo

Venison & wild mushroom Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A stunning centrepiece for any dinner party – how about trying it as an alternative to turkey at Christmas?

Lemon roast poussin with spring vegetables

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Take your cooking up a notch with Gordon’s smart take on roast chicken

Pan-fried scallops with butternut squash two ways

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home – much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night