Corn chowder with garlic croûtons

Warming, tasty, filling – just ideal when friends or family pop round unannounced

Curried vegetable broth

A classic vegetable broth with a spicy twist, the perfect warmer for a cold night

Lentil, carrot & ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use pulses as the base for your sweet mustard-dressed salad to create a healthy lunch that’s full of fibre and vitamin C

Cauliflower & cheese fritters with warm pepper relish

Crispy vegetable fritters with tangy dip that everyone will love – perfect as a summer BBQ side

Crunchy potato squares with herby salt

Cut spuds into uniform little cubes then sprinkle liberally with rosemary, thyme and sage salt – they’ll crisp up a treat

Gluten-free carrot cake

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

Mini mincemeat crumble pies

Red grapes add moistness to these mince pies with a quirky crumble topping

Four & twenty chicken & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
There aren’t any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Cranberry & orange meringue pie

The creamy, citrus filling in this pie contrasts wonderfully with the sweet, fluffy meringue – a sure-fire showstopper

Chestnut stuffing roll

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try a new presentation style – this nutty, bacon-wrapped log is designed to save space in the oven. Serve in thick slices