Naan, spinach & halloumi bites

Wilt spinach with garlic and spices, then pile onto small, warm pieces of naan bread and top with halloumi for an attractive vegetarian canapé

Ham & stem ginger thins

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple canapé is easy to assemble and has only three ingredients, yet looks great as part of a party platter or buffet

Mini croque monsieurs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn a comfort food classic into a cute canapé with these mini melted cheese and ham toasties on cocktail sticks – perfect for a party or buffet

Beetroot blinis with smoked salmon

Top light, homemade blinis with cream cheese and smoked fish for a pretty and elegant canapé – a perfect party nibble

Brummie bacon cakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These brunch cakes from Birmingham are similar to savoury scones, with cheese, tomato ketchup and Worcester sauce – perfect with eggs

Sunday morning baked eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These creamy, indulgent eggs are baked in individual ramekins with cream, cheese and tarragon – perfect for a lazy weekend brunch

Brussels sprout, bacon & stilton pizzettas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Ciabatta bread mix is the perfect cheat to get quick homemade pizza dough – top with leftover Brussels sprouts, blue cheese and sage

Chicken & ham lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This comforting dish of layered pasta sheets, meat and spinach is topped with gooey, melted cheese – freeze now for entertaining later

Chocolate orange & cranberry red velvet bombe

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

No-fuss fish pie

Get the kids in the kitchen to help make this easy fish pie recipe. They’ll love the creamy filling and crisp topping, and it’s 2 of your 5 a day, too

Speedy Mediterranean gnocchi

A super fast, low fat and low calorie meal using chargrilled veg from the deli counter, red pesto, basil and cheese – ready in 5 minutes

Kale & smoky bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Throw together bacon lardons, leafy greens and crunchy pine nuts for this easy, quick pasta recipe – use wholewheat pasta for extra fibre