• Smoked ham & cheese pancakes

    Smoked ham & cheese pancakes

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    A savoury pick-me-up made with gooey gruyère and smoked ham, serve these pancakes for brunch or as a light supper – they’re the perfect comfort food

    Easy
  • Slow-cooked goose with cranberry salsa

    Slow-cooked goose with cranberry salsa

    The salsa’s fruity, delicate heat is a good contrast to the richness of the goose, and makes a fresh alternative to the traditional cranberry sauce

    More effort
  • Turkey ramen

    Turkey ramen

    A different way to use leftover turkey. Add leftover gravy too to add extra rich, meaty flavour to this warming broth with noodles, dried shiitake and eggs

    Easy
  • Garlic bread nachos

    Garlic bread nachos

    This easy side dish is sure to disappear quickly. Layer up garlic bread, cheddar, tortilla chips, spring onions and bake until melted. Serve with guacamole

    Easy
  • Super-simple fruitcake

    Super-simple fruitcake

    This easy fruit cake by one of our younger readers, Bree Hamilton, is simple, uses storecupboard ingredients and is perfect for a quick winter pick-me-up

    Easy
  • One-pot partridge with drunken potatoes

    One-pot partridge with drunken potatoes

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    A plump little partridge is the ideal portion for one, and has a mild and succulent flavour, ideal for cold winter nights

    Easy
  • Risotto bowl

    Risotto bowl

    Upgrade the ultimate comfort food, adding deliciously complementary toppings like chunky butternut squash, fried sage leaves and a scattering of hazelnuts

    More effort
  • Pan puris

    Pan puris

    This deep-fried Indian street food makes a great party snack – crisp rounds of bread filled with chickpeas and potato, drizzled with a herb and spice water

    A challenge
  • Persian pilaf & roasted root loaves

    Persian pilaf & roasted root loaves

    These vibrant individual pistachio nut roasts with honeyed pomegranate and harissa tomato sauce can also be made as one impressive centrepiece loaf

    A challenge
  • Cheese, ham & pea risotto

    Cheese, ham & pea risotto

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    A simple and hearty weeknight risotto the whole family will love – the stock is added in one go and stirring kept to a minimum so you can multi-task

    Easy