Broken biscotti ice cream with hot mocha

Give your ice cream an Italian twist with this simple recipe from Lesley Waters

New potatoes with cornichons & cream

A rich side dish, perfect served alongside fish at your next dinner party

Chocolate & pecan tart

Pecan pie crossed with chocolate tart with a dash of maple syrup – we can’t argue with that

Spicy fry-up rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give your full English a spicy twist with this indulgent brunch recipe – the chilli paste can be frozen ahead

Roast pheasant with ricotta & Parma ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
For a really special Sunday lunch pheasant is a good choice. The parma ham crisps us beautifully in the oven and gives the pheasant an eye-catching edge

Wedding cake – rich dark chocolate cake

This recipe makes the bottom layer of our three tier wedding cake or a simple delicious chocolate cake, perfect with a touch of cream

Runner beans with shallot butter

A special twist to the under-rated fresh flavoured runner bean – serve with ‘A good steak and kidney pie’

Tasty chicken noodles

This recipe is easily doubled to
serve four if you have plenty of leftover chicken;
if you have less, bump up the protein with
a handful of cashews

Chicken with chorizo & leeks

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Spanish-style dish is full of flavour and can be made ahead

Creamy parsnip & mustard gratin

This luxuriously creamy bake is the perfect partner to Sarah’s veggie pie

Sweet potato stackers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
For an added kick to these canapes, try
swapping the lemon juice for a teaspoon
of mustard in the mayo

Prosciutto-wrapped chicken & leek terrine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Gordon’s make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you’re entertaining a crowd