Homemade chocolate drops

Create a sophisticated chocolate box, perfect as a gift for guests at a wedding

Herb-buttered turkey, roasties & cranberry sauce gravy

The potatoes and turkey crown cook together and there’s no need to baste – and it’s delicious. Easy and stress free

Couscous & falafel salad with minty yogurt

This no-cook, mezze-style platter can be whipped up in no time using supermarket or deli ingredients

Tandoori chicken

This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It’s quick to cook and the marinade does all the work – who needs takeaways?

Pan-fried scallops with parsnip purée & pancetta crumbs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cook scallops in the professional way then plate up restaurant-style with breadcrumbs and a smear of vegetable purée

Spiced home-cured salmon

Ever the versatile fish, this fresh, no-cook salmon starter can be made a few days ahead

Beef bourguignon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper

Iced coconut & lime slice with summer fruit

This no-cook dessert is served straight from the freezer, for a true taste of summer indulgence

Ultimate French omelette

The omelette is one of the most fundamental dishes in any cook's arsenal, and this recipe will teach you how to get it right every time

Asian prawn & pineapple salad

This no-cook main course salad can just be tossed together and served on its own, or with steamed rice or boiled noodles

Fuss-free lasagne

Take advantage of the special offers available on mince and batch-cook this sure-fire family winner

Gooseberry gems

Gooseberries are often overlooked, but it’s just a matter of knowing how to cook them and how to dress them up