Pot-roast guinea fowl with cabbage & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This classic French dish makes a lovely meal for two, with enough for lunch the next day

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