Potato scones

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Topped with crisp bacon and grated mature cheddar, these make a hearty brunch for friends

Warm chicken & chicory salad

Add some crunch to your roast chicken with this flavour-packed winter salad

Quick & easy hot-and-sour chicken noodle soup

Keep tasting the broth and add as much chilli and rice vinegar as you like to get the right balance of flavours

Cheesy cauliflower & bacon gratin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This very indulgent version of cauliflower cheese is inspired by the après-ski classic, tartiflette

Pan-fried salmon with watercress, polenta croutons & capers

Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier

Gnocchi with two cheeses & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A great and speedy alternative to pasta, but just as filling

Italian stuffed chicken

Chicken recipes are always among the most searched-for on bbcgoodfood.com, so the cookery team came up with this quick and easy supper dish specially

Pot-roasted vegetables

Slow-cooked, pot-roasted vegetables develop a sweet flavour and soft texture, lovely with braised beef

Tortellini with ricotta, spinach & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This crunchy and creamy pasta is special enough for summer entertaining

Pan-fried scallops with cauliflower vanilla purée

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Vanilla pairs beautifully with the creamy mellow flavour of cauliflower and the sweetness of caramelised scallops

Classic trifle

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a trifle and this recipe is guaranteed to be the crown jewels of the table

Sandham family mincemeat

A real treat. Associate food editor, Barney Desmazery, has had this recipe in his family for 100 years