Gravy for the Christmas turkey

This simple recipe uses white wine for a pale, light gravy, but it can also be made with red wine or Port for a richer flavour

Spanish bean stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cannellini beans, chicken thighs and spicy chorizo make for a satisfying and simple one-pot supper

Shepherd’s pie pasties

These pocket-sized pasties make an old favourite portable

Prawn & pea korma

A simple and super-fast korma, which will feed the whole family in under 30 minutes

Vegetable curry for a crowd

This vegetarian curry is great for feeding a group of mates on a budget, or make a batch to freeze

Chilaquiles in mulato chilli sauce

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish using baked or fried tortillas as the base – great for a casual gathering

Super-fast Pad Thai

This classic Thai dish from Good Food reader Emily Cramer is made using mainly storecupboard ingredients, and it’s on the table in under 15 minutes

Oven-baked risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy

Fennel gratin

Bored with the same old side dishes? Fennel is the versatile ingredient with a slight aniseed flavour that goes gorgeously with fish

The River Cafe’s winter minestrone

A really thick, filling minestrone soup – tastes even better after a day

Baked haddock & cabbage risotto

A must for fish lovers and a great meal-in-one – use whatever fish you have

Crisp spiced fish fingers

Fish fingers aren’t just for kids. Liven them up with Asian flavours for a grown-up treat