Runner beans with bacon & hazelnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A vibrant seasonal side dish to perk up a bowl of beans

Chicken livers on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Not just for stuffings and pâtés, pan-fried chicken livers make a good-value starter or light lunch

Pea & mint soup

A superhealthy starter or snack that's great hot or cold

Eton mess stacks

We love individual puddings, they add a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ to an occasion. And these fab little meringues are definitely an occasion pudding

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

Lemon chicken salad with crunchy croutons

A versatile and substantial main-meal salad – serve it just warm. A lovely summer lunch, or take along to a picnic

New potatoes with radishes & cured ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Warm, waxy potatoes are the perfect foil for the peppery radishes and rich cured ham

Chocolate biscuit truffles

Treat yourself with these creamy truffles, so good you won’t want to share!

Chicken enchiladas

Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be popular with the whole family

Spiced red cabbage with prunes

Braised red cabbage with Christmassy flavours – a lovely addition to the festive table

Courgette & tomato linguine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This sauce is based on the classic Italian bacon and tomato sauce, amatriciana – but it’s great without the bacon for veggies, too

Bread in four easy steps

Kids can help with this super-simple bread recipe. Use whichever flour you like, granary, wholemeal or white