Smoked haddock & Jerusalem artichoke gratin

This fish bake is a flavoursome warmer and uses dense Jerusalem artichokes in place of potatoes

Three-hour shoulder of lamb

This one-pot roast is simplicity itself – cooking the shoulder slowly means the meat will melt away from the bone

Stollen wreath

BBC Good Food’s show-stealing December 08 cover recipe – perfect if you fancy a change from the usual Christmas cake

Beetroot, bacon & spring onions

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Beetroot and horseradish work brilliantly with beef – serve alongside Matt’s spiced beef recipe

Malt chocolate cheesecake

This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

Herby mushroom pasta

A quick, low-fat idea for a midweek supper – good if you’re on a budget at around £1.15 a head

Creamy salmon & sugar snap pasta

You’ll love the classic combination of salmon, lemon and peppery rocket in this tasty summer pasta

Smoked salmon with grapefruit salad

A refreshing accompaniment to any seafood dish and particulary good with oysters

Broad bean bruschetta

Perfect for a rustic lunch or snack, this posh beans on toast is perfect to impress guests

Gooseberry meringue tart

Stuck for what to do with gooseberries? Think of a classic lemon dessert and simply swap the lemon

Smoked haddock kedgeree

The perfect breakfast if you've overindulged the night before – warm and comforting with a strong yet soothing seafood flavour

Garden pea & asparagus mousse

Take advantage of in-season vegetables and make a fresh garden pea and asparagus mousse