Christmas jam

Make the most of seasonal cranberries with Christmas jam. You can add edible glitter to make it extra-special, if you like – it makes a great gift for friends

Homemade hot chocolate

Indulge in a homemade hot chocolate. Perfect as the cold nights draw in, you can add a pinch of chilli, cinnamon or a slug of rum if you like

No-bake PB&J cheesecake squares

Try these peanut butter and jam cheesecake squares. We’ve chosen a fruit topping, but you could opt for chocolate – turning it into a giant peanut butter cup.

Chicken paprikash

Try chicken paprikash, a traditional Hungarian casserole – it’s a comforting dinner that’s perfect for relaxed entertaining. Enjoy with boiled potatoes, noodles or rice

Tomato galette

Please a crowd with this gorgeous galette. Bursting with colour and sweet roasted tomatoes, it transports well and can be eaten hot or cold

Chicken shawarma salad

Serve a bright salad to feed a crowd. It can also be made with leftover cold chicken, and is robust enough to transport without wilting – perfect for picnics

Cookies & cream fridge cake

Make this no-cook cookies and cream fridge cake with the help of your fridge – it’s ideal for summer evenings when it’s too warm to put the oven on

Pea & ham pasta

Celebrate peas being in season with this classic combination. This quick and easy pasta dish takes less than 20 minutes to make

Spicy chorizo & harissa barley risotto

Tuck into this comforting dinner flavoured with harissa and paprika, and made with pearl barley instead of risotto rice

Smoky pork meatballs traybake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this comforting meatball traybake with a twist, using hot smoked paprika for a smoky flavour