Christmas wreath cake

Turn one fruitcake into two with these festive ideas – this one is a decorative holly ring with fondant icing (find the second recipe in ‘goes well with’)

Spice-rubbed chicken with pomegranate salad

Apply a light touch to your Indian meal with a sweet pomegranate and mint dressing instead of heavy curry sauce

Steak & chips

Recreate the ultimate bistro meal at home – once you’ve cooked your chips this crafty way, you’ll never use another recipe again

Basil, rosemary & chive flowerpot

This freshly made bread makes an ideal gift or simply enjoy it with friends or family at home

Banana & pecan loaf

This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting – it’s bound to be a hit with friends and family

Plum, orange & almond cobbler

This comfortingly cakey cobbler makes a warming end to any meal

Cheese & bacon lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it

Chicken fajitas with avocado & Caesar dressing

A fun, light and healthy family dinner that the kids can get involved in making too

Easy jerk chicken with rice & peas

A Caribbean classic, this recipe makes a delicious and satisfying weekday meal

Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo

A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor – we’ve got ideas for using up the leftovers too

Fuss-free lasagne

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

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece