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

Simple elegance wedding cake

To make a three-tier wedding cake, all
you need to do is multiply basic cake
mixtures and icings, and take your time

Open ravioli with squash & porcini mushrooms

Don’t leave the vegetarians out this Christmas, with this special yet easy to manage recipe

Mushroom & olive tatins

This is a versatile dish, starter, main, picnic or snack. It’s smart enough for entertaining and easy enough for everyday

Five-spice beef with black bean sauce & bok choi

Try this Asian-inspired beef dish and find out why Chinese five-spice is a store cupboard must-have. It’s versatile, easy to use and delicious

Strawberry & sweet wine savarin

A savarin is like a big rum baba, except this version is soaked with dessert wine for a light, summery feel

Pissaladière

This is a gorgeous oniony tart made like a pizza – it makes a great starter or lunch, hot or cold.

Toffee apple squares

A crumble-like base, caramel nut topping and added juicy fruits – sticky toffee pud with a difference

Stuffed courgette flowers

Though a little fiddly, stuffing courgette flowers with ricotta cream filling and serving with tomato dressing looks dazzling

Mexican steak with homemade refried beans

All the flavours of a good beef chilli con carne in a fraction of the time, cook it in a frying pan or on the bbq

Mini banoffee pies

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover