Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

Nancy Birtwhistle’s last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

Lighter Scotch eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The picnic classic gets a healthy makeover – two thirds of the fat is knocked off by using lentils and lean pork and baking instead of frying

Scotch eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use a few chef’s tricks to create the perfect sausage and egg snack with this step-by-step recipe

Pork schnitzel

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Children love anything breadcrumbed and simple schnitzels won’t disappoint

Picnic pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spend some time making these hearty pies to store in the freezer – then you’ll always have something delicious for a last-minute picnic or summer lunch

One-pan English breakfast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This combines all the best ingredients of a traditional English breakfast in one frying pan, with no need to chop anything

Spaghetti & meatballs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Get everyone to help rolling meatballs and you'll soon have one supper on the table and another in the freezer

Full English pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Put a British twist on pizza with this no-fuss family favourite

Cold meatloaf with squashed tomato & pepper salsa

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Thickly slice this meatloaf and serve in rolls as a picnic burger, or on its own as a tasty and economical cold cut

Orange & rhubarb amaretti pots

An easy dessert you can whip up for Sunday lunch entertaining. They only get better in the fridge, so make ahead and get one job out of the way!

Horseradish latkes with avocado, gravadlax & poached eggs

Take the classic combination of potato cakes (latkes) and smoked salmon to the next level by adding creamy avocado and poached eggs

Chicken schnitzel strips with tomato spaghetti

Kids will love helping to make this easy chicken main course, that's equally as good to eat