Lemon & pepper mackerel pasta

Choose a wholemeal version of your favourite pasta shape and serve with this light but comforting fish mix

Squash & blue cheese Wellington

Having one of these vegetarian pastry rolls in the freezer is ideal for entertaining at the last minute, or as a vegetarian Christmas main

Thai coconut soup with turkey meatballs

Lean and thrifty, turkey mince makes a great substitute for chicken in this spicy Asian noodle soup

Dorset apple cake

Edd Kimber creates a rustic bake with chunks of sweet fruit and a crunchy demerara sugar topping

Sweet potato & pea puffs

These samosa-like puff pastry parcels filled with a spiced vegetarian mix are perfect for the freezer, so try making a batch

Ballotine of pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
We talk you through the technique of preparing poultry to create an impressive, easy-to-carve roast – ours is a boned and stuffed pheasant

Mustardy beetroot & lentil salad

A rustic, healthy accompaniment to serve alongside main courses like sausages, roast chicken or lamb

Salmon with celeriac gratin & green beans

A lean fish supper with an alternative dauphinoise made with mild celeriac. Wholegrain mustard makes a tangy glaze for the salmon.

Salted honey fudge & chocolate tart

Layer salted caramel and thick chocolate cream on a chocolate pastry base and top with crunchy honeycomb for a dessert with a difference

Honeybread biscuits

Serve these decorative cookies alongside fruit and cream desserts, or package in cellophane and include in a gift hamper

Tomato & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spanish sausage and sweet smoked paprika flavour this basmati one-pan storecupboard supper with olives and cherry tomatoes

5-a-day couscous

Rebecca Roberts serves roasted courgette, carrots, red onion, tomatoes and mushrooms with couscous and chicken in this recipe for one