Honey-glazed quail with Waldorf salad

This makes an impressive starter for a celebration menu – but you won’t be tied to the stove all night

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece

Chicken salad with crisp bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this lovely fresh summer salad as a dinner party centrepiece

Moroccan chicken one-pot

You don't need a clay pot to whip up a fragrant, North Africa tagine – throw it all in a casserole dish and top with feta, mint and lemon

Garlic prawns with Asian puy lentils

Don’t dismiss lentils too quickly – they’re filling, healthy and easy to combine with other flavours, as this dish proves.

The ultimate makeover: Moussaka

A light and healthy, but rich-tasting Greek-style dish

Cauliflower vinaigrette

Forget memories of mushy cauliflower from school. This punchy salad goes brilliantly with cold meats

Vegetable tagine with almond & chickpea couscous

A take on a traditional Moroccan dish, this quick tagine will have you thinking of Arabian nights

Classic winter fruitcake

This festive icing is easy to use, looks amazing and makes a lighter end to a meal. The perfect centrepiece for Christmas tea

Green goddess salad

A fresh green salad to accompany any meal – and it counts as one of your 5 a day too

Watercress & chicken stir-fry

Forget packet sauces, this will give you a real taste of the orient.

Mexican chilli chicken

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A great spicy supper that can be made in advance