• Five-spice mix

    Five-spice mix

    An ancient spice mix used in Chinese cooking that combines sweet cinnamon and cloves, fennel seeds and star anise, and tongue-tingling Sichuan pepper

    Easy
  • New potatoes Lorraine

    New potatoes Lorraine

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    Love quiche? Try this dauphinoise-like bake that skips pastry in favour of new potatoes, bacon and a creamy cheese sauce

    Easy
  • Mac ‘n’ hock-a-roni cheese

    Mac ‘n’ hock-a-roni cheese

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    Make a cheat’s cheese sauce to whip up this favourite pasta bake in half an hour – add a twist with ham hock and peas

    Easy
  • Aromatic prawn & cashew curry

    Aromatic prawn & cashew curry

    Garam masala provides the base spice for this creamy fish curry with nuts, green chilli and a tomato yogurt sauce

    Easy
  • Afternoon tea churros

    Afternoon tea churros

    Move over doughnuts – these Spanish-inspired piped puds are dusted with cinnamon and served with British clotted cream and jam

    Easy
  • Yakitori corn pops

    Yakitori corn pops

    Try a new way of serving sweetcorn – skewer slices of cob for a lolly effect, then serve with a Japanese sweet, sticky dipping sauce

    Easy
  • Rye & pumpkin seed crackers

    Rye & pumpkin seed crackers

    Making your own crispbreads is an extra-special touch – top these seeded biscuits with paté, cheese and chutney

    Easy