Orange chocolate tart

A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It’s easy to transport too, if you’re taking it to a friend’s for pudding

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece

Pan-fried duck breast with creamed cabbage, chestnuts & caramelised pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients

Raspberry tart with almond pastry

This tasty tart is the perfect summer dessert for a crowd

Peach & redcurrant sour cream ring

This easy cake is perfect for afternoon tea with friends

Garlic prawns with Asian puy lentils

Don’t dismiss lentils too quickly – they’re filling, healthy and easy to combine with other flavours, as this dish proves.

The ultimate makeover: Moussaka

A light and healthy, but rich-tasting Greek-style dish

Classic winter fruitcake

This festive icing is easy to use, looks amazing and makes a lighter end to a meal. The perfect centrepiece for Christmas tea

Cherry cheesecake slice

An impressive looking dessert that is easy to serve – perfect for dinner parties and occasions

Rhubarb & pear crumble

This has a lovely crunchy topping that tastes like flapjack, perfect comfort food

Flavoured butters

Try these different flavoured butters melted over new potatoes, grilled fish, chicken or steak

Soy roast duck with hoisin gravy

Tender duck breasts with subtle Chinese spice, finished with a ginger-infused oriental gravy