The ultimate makeover: Fish pie

This traditionally high-fat comfort food favourite has been transformed into a heart-healthy dish

Ham & cheese bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare this warming dish the day before, so all you need to
do is pop it in the oven when you wake up

Rosewater & pistachio kulfi with griddled mangoes

Kulfi is usually made from milk that has been boiled for several hours. This sneaky version is made with condensed milk, so all the hard work has been done for you.

Sugar-dusted wedding cookies

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie – perfect for homemade wedding favours

Crab, avocado & rocket salad

Native British crab is at its best from April to December, and this seasonal salad makes the most of its delicate flavour

Pineapple rice

Mixing fruit and savoury is not to everyone’s taste but this quick side is certainly worth taking a gamble on

Smoky cheese & onion tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rustic tart to cut into squares for a picnic, or make individual tarts to serve as a starter with salad

Prawn & sweetcorn fritters

These little starters tick all the boxes – healthy, quick and incredibly moreish!

Roast chicken with grappa

A glamorous, comforting dish which works just as well with white wine if you don’t have grappa

Cranberry Christmas rockies

These delicious rock cakes are best eaten a day or two after baking

Tomato & mint salad

A fruity Sicilian olive oil brings out the best in this refreshing salad

Laura’s fruity chutney

Chutney is one of the easiest preserves to make – and its punchy flavours bring out the best in cheese and cold meats