Creamed corn & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A versatile side dish to be served alongside meat, fish, chicken or vegetables. Serve corn in a cream and parsley sauce

Herby chicken & butter bean soup

This rustic, chunky soup uses up leftover roast chicken and is packed with flavour from fresh rosemary, sage and thyme

Hot & sour aubergines

Skip the meat and try out a saucy vegetarian stir-fry with soy and vinegar sauce, fresh coriander and spicy chilli

Venison steaks with wild mushroom sauce

Invest in some rich game meat and serve pan-fried with a creamy porcini sauce for a seriously special supper

Cheese & tomato macaroni with chipolatas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Mac 'n' cheese gets even more comforting. Add a layer of sausages and semi-dried tomatoes for an extra element

Pizzadillas

Create ‘pizza’ wedges using flour tortillas and a cheese and tomato filling. We added salami, but olives or mushrooms work as veggie options

Mushrooms paprikash

This vegetarian sauce is flavoured with caraway, paprika and parsley. Serve on pasta or jacket potatoes

Chilli beef with black beans and avocado salad

Bulk out red meat with black beans to keep things a little lighter. This one-pot treat is still packed with plenty of flavour

Lamb with buckwheat noodles & tomato dressing

This stir-fry is low in fat and calories. Use a lean cut of meat and combine with plenty of vegetables to get four of your recommended 5-a-day

Salsa spaghetti with sardines

Storecupboard canned fish is a convenient source of omega-3 oils. Serve with wholewheat pasta, tomatoes, olives, onions and chilli

Low-fat turkey Bolognese

Swap your usual beef mince with turkey to reduce the fat content of this classic Italian sauce and serve with wholemeal pasta

Christmas pizza

Use up leftover roast turkey and sausagemeat stuffing in this new spin on an Italian classic