Sugar-dusted wedding cookies

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

Creamy risotto layer cake

A perfect veggie main that goes brilliantly with traditional Christmas accompaniments

Simmered duck with cabbage & potato

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Treat yourself to Barney Desmazery’s one-pan solo supper – with the extra bonus of next to no washing up

Spiced herb & almond couscous

This full-flavoured recipe is perfect in summer, it tastes as good hot it does cold

Pasta ‘ncasciata (Aubergine wrapped pasta dome)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Carmelita Caruana’s celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this impressive pasta dome – superb for entertaining

Peppers with black beans

Stir up a pepper with black bean dish for Chinese New Year

Speedy chorizo with chickpeas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spicy chorizo adds a touch of Spanish flavour to this nourishing chickpea dish

Griddled asparagus

A special, quick and easy to prepare veg for a roast chicken dinner

Easiest ever seafood risotto

Risottos have a reputation for being difficult to make, but this microwaved one-pot dish changes that!

Broccoli soup with crispy croutons & goat’s cheese

For an ideal lunch or starter, try this warming broccoli soup

Potato salad with curried mayo

This salad, with a creamy coronation chicken-style dressing, makes a great buffet dish for New Year’s Day

Chilli con carne soup

This is a soupy version of a classic chilli – kept mellow so children can enjoy it too