Minty bean & courgette dip with pitta crisps

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party

Classic roast goose with cider gravy

A foolproof guide to cooking this festive favourite with a simple gravy

Sweetcorn fritters with slow-cooked tomatoes

These are the most delicious things to eat, for lunch or supper, rain or shine, hot or cold

Pan-fried Dover sole with warm tomato compote

Simply cooked, so you can really appreciate the flavour of this Rolls-Royce of fish

Slow-roast Persian lamb with pomegranate salad

This sweet, meltingly-tender lamb makes a show-stopping dinner party dish

British onion soup

Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience

Roast guinea fowl with chestnut, sage & lemon stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This festive game bird makes an ideal Christmas dinner for two. The portions are generous so you’ll have leftovers to enjoy

Stollen spirals

Bake a batch of these sweet German buns over Christmas and enjoy at breakfast or teatime… or both

Cooking with kids: Fajitas

Mexican wraps to get the whole family in the kitchen – fill flour tortillas with marinated chicken and peppers

Bunting biscuits

Add a touch of fun to your party with these edible flag-shaped cookies – ice in your favourite colours

Teddy Christening cake

Make an impressive Christening or 1st birthday cake using these simple techniques and our step-by-step photographs

Garlic eyeballs with creamy chive dip

These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party