Red jalapeno relish

A simple tomato and chilli salsa that really brings the heat. Try a spoonful on a plate of nachos with all the trimmings, you won't be disappointed

Pull-apart pork with honey chipotle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Melt-in-the-mouth, tender shredded pork with a sweet and spicy glaze, what's not to like? Serve this simple make-ahead meal with all the trimmings

Pea-camole

Big kids love avocado, little kids love peas – and they add a good natural sweetness to this chilli-topping classic. It makes a handy vegan side dish too

Double bean & roasted pepper chilli

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yogurt

Rainbow beet slaw with pecans & maple dressing

This is a goes-with-everything colourful side salad. If you want to serve it over a few days, leave out the soft herbs as they will wilt in the dressing

Super-simple fruitcake

This easy fruit cake by one of our younger readers, Bree Hamilton, is simple, uses storecupboard ingredients and is perfect for a quick winter pick-me-up

Malted milk melting snowman cake

Everyone loves a white Christmas and this snowman cake conjures up that festive feeling. Kids can help decorate with buttons, icing and chocolate sticks

Chicken & kumquat salad

This seasonal salad is super zingy and fresh. Use finely chopped lemon peel if you can't find kumquats

One-pot partridge with drunken potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A plump little partridge is the ideal portion for one, and has a mild and succulent flavour, ideal for cold winter nights

Salad-stuffed blackened peppers

A great vegetarian barbecue option, blackening the skins of these stuffed peppers gives them a delicious smoky flavour. Make the buckwheat salad the day before if you want to get ahead