Pandan steamed rice

Pandan is a tropical leaf also called screwpine leaf, used to add a fragrant, slight sweetness – great for complimenting curries

Mummy Ping’s Sambal prawns & green beans

This curry is traditionally very hot – halve or even quarter the amount of dried chillies and serve with plenty of rice for a less fiery dish

Roti jala (Malaysian net pancakes)

These pancakes are soft and slightly chewy, with gaps which hold sauce really well when dipped – perfect with Asian stews and curries

Ayam Kapitan (Captain’s curry)

This moreish and authentic Malaysian chicken curry combines tangy tamarind and creamy coconut milk for a real depth of flavour

Potted salmon rillette

This delicious starter is similar to a pâté, made with smoked salmon, cream cheese and horseradish for a kick – serve on crackers or toast

Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Passion layer torte

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

Lime semifreddo cheesecake

This attractive frozen dessert can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months – perfect to get ahead for a Christmas dinner party

Partridge in cider with apples & celery

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve a partridge as an individual portion for one in this seasonal stew with smoked bacon, Bramley apples, thyme and sage

Gingerbread bunting

These tasty spiced gingerbread men make a fantastically festive, edible Christmas decoration – string up and eat within two weeks