Caramel button cupcakes

These individual sponges have a secret centre and a cream cheese frosting- serve topped with homemade caramel buttons

Creamy leek, potato & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make your own shortcrust pastry then fill with sweet leeks, Lancashire cheese, cooked ham and a chive and crème fraîche sauce

Smashed curried marrow

A delicious vegetarian side dish to spice up a main course- it works well with roast lamb or chicken

Baked marrow amatriciana

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Marrow has a mild flavour, so pep it up with a punchy Italian tomato sauce with bacon, chilli and thyme

Avocado on toast with chorizo & fried eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A speedy staple of eggs on toast is spruced up with creamy avocado, spicy Spanish sausage and some nutritious pumpkin seeds

Smoked haddock & sweetcorn chowder with herby garlic bread

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This creamy fish soup with corn and potato will warm you up – serve with buttery homemade garlic baguette and plenty of parsley

Cauliflower & bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Cauliflower and macaroni cheese in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is comforting and filling

Ham, pea & polenta cakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The gluten-free golden yellow cornmeal creates a crispy coating to cover a ham, pea, potato and mint filling- perfect with salad for lunch

Holiday pizzas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The latest in our cooking with kids series looks at kneading, rolling and sauce skills- then let your child build their own pizza from their favourite toppings

Stargazy pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A spin on the traditional Cornish pie- sardines ‘gaze’ out of puff pastry parcels filled with a bacon, egg and parsley mix

Sicilian stuffed sardines

Fresh sardines are plentiful and thrifty- this sunshine recipe teams them with fennel, parsley, mint, sultanas, pine nuts and more

Baked cod with a chorizo crumb & lemon aïoli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
White fish and chorizo are a classic Spanish pairing. The spicy sausage adds a lovely rich smokiness to the meaty cod