Spiced parsnip soup

This warming vegetarian soup makes a great autumnal starter or a hearty lunch with homemade bread

Mussel, bacon & brie tartlets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These rich tartlets, made with parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter – perfect for Christmas or New Year

Chocolate, orange & almond simnel cake

A rich, indulgent Easter treat with orange frosting and homemade chocolate marzipan, great for those who don't like traditional fruit cake

Iced vanilla & caramel profiteroles

Filled with rich vanilla ice cream and drenched in caramel sauce, these decadent caramel profiteroles make a spectacular dessert

Devilled cheek & kidney pot pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try beef cheek and lamb or ox kidney is this sumptuous pie with homemade pastry. Use a piece of bone marrow as a pie funnel – it’s a talking point!

Dark chocolate & cranberry roulade

This is a fantastic cake to serve as a dessert or at teatime over the festive season and can be made up to a day in advance

Cardamom butter chicken

A homemade curry to rival your favourite Indian takeaway – a rich blend of spices mixed with creamy ghee

Leftover lamb & potato pie

This spin on cottage pie is a great way of using up leftover meat and potatoes

Easy Indian chicken with coleslaw

Aromatic spices combined with the crisp crunch of homemade coleslaw make this a winning combination

Flatbread

Indian flatbreads (naan) can be shallow-fried or baked and they only need 15 mins to cook. Perfect for mopping up the sauce of a lovely, homemade curry

Pizza pie

Use a ready-made bread mix to make this homemade calzone-style pizza filled with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and peppers

Chocolate & ginger refrigerator squares

This quick and easy fridge cakes make a great addition to a homemade gift hamper