Crispy honey buffalo wings with blue cheese & celery slaw

Crispy Southern fried chicken is often served with blue cheese dressing and celery – the coleslaw turns this party favourite into a proper supper

Homemade gingerbread cottage

A step-by-step guide to making and assembling a beautiful gingerbread house complete with snow-capped roof and pretty piping – a great family project

Apple & cranberry pancakes with cinnamon butter & syrup

These spiced, American-style pancakes make a deliciously decadent yet easy to make brunch

Garlic & prosciutto plait

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Create your own artisan bread with these attractive, yet simple-to-make savoury loaves

The ultimate makeover: Shepherd’s pie

Angela Nilsen works her magic on a classic and gives Shepherd's pie a superhealthy face-lift

Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that’s delicious warm or cold – works really well as part of a buffet

Spicy cucumber salad

Cool yet fiery, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is a barbecue must. It’s also great with chicken

Fragrant vegetable & cashew biryani

A delicious vegetarian main dish or accompaniment to another curry, ideal for a curry buffet or spicy feast

Mild chilli & bean pasta bake

Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B

Roast grouse with blackcurrant & beetroot sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Available from August, this game bird is best served with a fresh, full-flavoured fruit sauce and a dash of whisky to boot

Peppered duck with vanilla mash, pea & wild mushroom ragout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A bistro-style dish of rare duck with Marsala jus, creamy mashed potatoes and sweet peas

Velvety duck liver parfait

A little parfait makes Christmas complete, try making your own with Barney’s festive recipe