Chocolate tree cake

An easy yet stunning decorative idea which will put those surplus Christmas chocolates to good use

Autumn coleslaw

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Liven up slices of ham, smoked duck or roast beef with this healthy and colourful side salad

Creamy mushrooms

Creamy button mushrooms make a great snack on toast – quick and easy to make.

Celeriac & carrot remoulade

This full-of-flavour side dish is ready in a flash, and a great way of getting one of your five-a-day

Toaster pitta pockets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If your kids can’t wait until their next meal, these little pittas will keep them going in the meantime

Rice noodles with sundried tomatoes, Parmesan & basil

A great gluten-free alternative to pasta. Look out for wheat-free soba noodles too

Italian butter beans

This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops

Cheese & chive coleslaw

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Homemade coleslaw makes the perfect accompaniment to a picnic feast, delicious served with crusty rolls and ham

Apricot & raspberry tart

Delicious served hot or cold, this tart uses filo pastry to keep the calories down

Roast hogget

Hogget (meat from a sheep between one and two years old) has an incredible depth of flavour, so it is very well suited to being simply roasted