Madeira gravy

A good gravy is an essential accompaniment for the festive meal. This one’s enriched with Madeira (fortified wine)

Multi mince

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use this great mince recipe as a base for bolognese or cottage pie – freeze a batch ready to whip out for last-minute dinners

Squid, chickpea & chorizo salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Found in every ocean, squid is the most widely available seafood in the world and one of the cheapest. This works well on the barbecue, too

Provencal pumpkin tian

A creamy starter or side dish for 6 people – it works really well with roast meats and chicken

Crusty cheddar pies

This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen – a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

Swede dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Give a classic French gratin dauphinoise a great British twist. Use swede instead of potatoes and if you don't like anchovies, add bacon lardons

Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots

This game bird is a lot like chicken, so can be cooked in the same way – give it a whirl in this fragrant Moroccan-spiced casserole

Chorizo & pepper lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A new twist on a weeknight favourite – bake up spicy Spanish sausage in a tomato sauce with creamy white cheese sauce

Beef & bacon meatloaf

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Mix up your midweek dinner options and shape beef mince and smoked bacon lardons into a hearty loaf, topped with tangy onion marmalade

Sherried squash soup

A good soup soon becomes a fail safe recipe for any occasion. You can always miss out the sherry if making for children

Leek, bacon & potato soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Best ever macaroni cheese with crunch crumb

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Need cheering up? This pasta bake features bacon and parmesan with a cheddar white sauce – a comfort food classic