Deluxe hot chocolate with marshmallows

A real treat for chocolate lovers – use 70% cocoa solids or milk chocolate depending on how chocolately you and the kids like it

BBQ bacon beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A tasty alternative to baked beans, this recipe will spice up your jacket potatoes no end

Pumpkin & sage spaghetti

This recipe marries the flavours of northern Italy with the pasta of the south to create a delicious vegetarian supper dish

Chicken with pumpkin & chickpeas

An adaptation of a Tunisian dish, this recipe is fragrantly spiced and ready in a little over an hour

Cheshire cheese & ham on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy and tasty treat for afternoon tea, these cheese and ham toasts are given a peppery mustard kick

Potted shrimps & watercress on toast

Rich, buttery potted shrimps are a real British delicacy – and this dish is ready in just five minutes

Cheesy stuffed mushrooms on toast

Try a more elaborate alternative to cheese on toast with this recipe – it’s quick, filling and delicious, and only has 5 ingredients

Eggy fried rice

Introduce your kids to Chinese food with this tasty, quick, rice recipe

Sweet & spicy apricot chicken

Experience Moroccan-style chicken in minutes – it’s easily doubled too

Cranberry, pineapple & date chutney

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Perk up cold ham and turkey with this tangy chutney. Or, make a batch, put into pretty jars, and give as Christmas gifts