Apple & spice tealoaf

Perfect with a fresh pot of tea, this looks and tastes just as good as a farmers’ market buy

Vegan pancakes

Practice your flip to make our gluten-free vegan pancakes. Buy hemp or coconut milk, egg replacer and gluten-free flour from supermarkets or health food shops

Homemade gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rich sauce for roast poultry – use chicken wings, bacon and white wine for added flavour

Succulent braised venison

Venison benefits from long, slow cooking, and this Scottish dish develops a beautifully earthy sweetness – try it as an alternative to turkey, or for Hogmanay

Piri-piri chicken with spicy rice

Use a lime-spiked spicy marinade to coat thighs and drumsticks then roast and serve with paprika rice for a cheap and healthy supper

Brussels sprouts with hazelnut & orange butter

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead

Lemon & rosemary roast chicken with crispy potatoes

This recipe’s a messy job, but the pay-off is fragrant meat deliciously infused with citrus herb flavours