Fluffy pancakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Fluffy American-style pancakes are a blank canvas for toppings like blueberries and bacon – great for breakfast in bed. Why not get the kids to help?

Crispy Chinese duck with peaches

If you love restaurant Peking duck with plum sauce, try this version with sticky sesame and hoisin peaches

Sugar-free lemon drizzle cake

Sweetened with all-natural xylitol, this sponge has a dense, syrupy texture and keeps well for a few days

Speedy ginger ice cream with chilli-chocolate sauce

Cool and lightly spiced this ice cream makes the perfect end to an Indian-themed supper

Tandoori roast chicken

Serve this Indian spiced bird with rice, potatoes and vegetables for an alternative roast dinner

Tandoori chicken

This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It’s quick to cook and the marinade does all the work – who needs takeaways?

Bulgur & spinach fritters with eggs & tomato chutney

A better-for-you alternative to hash browns or potato cakes – topped with eggs and served with a fresh flavoured relish

Sticky toffee tarts

This twist on classic sticky toffee pudding is ideal for a different dinner party dessert

Beef & pickle pasties

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side

Christmas pudding trifle

Use leftover Christmas pudding to rustle up this speedy and sumptuously creamy trifle with Grand Marnier-steeped oranges