Festive baked Alaska

This gloriously squidgy hot and cold ice cream bombe with meringue uses up leftover Christmas cake

Chicken & vegetable curry

This Indian feast has a healthy vegetable count and is a really simple everyday supper

Witches’ brew (Pea & bacon chowder)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We love this soup all through the year, but it really comes into its own at Halloween – for obvious reasons!

Chinese roast duck with pancakes

Set out all the elements of this classic Chinese recipe on the table and let your guests help themselves

Steamed clams in saffron & spring green broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Upgrade this simple starter to a dinner party main with a splash of dry sherry and a bed of spaghetti

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Scrambled egg stir-fry

A low carb prawn and egg stir-fry with ginger and soy sauce stir-fry – ready in just ten minutes

Mini blackberry Bakewells

Use up seasonal fruit in mini almond tarts with frangipane filling and crisp shortcrust cases – best served with thick clotted cream

Sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Perk up your lunchbox with these party favourites, bound to be a hit with kids

Hot & sour broth with prawns

This healthy starter takes just 15 minutes to make and is a cleansing way to kick off a Chinese meal