Spicy red lentil soup with cheese chapatis

Give your lentils some kick with this spicy recipe, which costs well under a pound per serving

Cheese with pickled pear salad

A contemporary alternative to the traditional cheeseboard, the hardest part will be selecting your favourite cheeses

Autumn piccalilli with pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Eaten immediately, this pickle will have a punchy
tang, perfect with strong cheeses, but by winter
the flavours will mellow, ideal for sliced ham.

Pumpkin risotto

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make – just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Stir-fried beef with hoisin sauce

Quick, easy to make and healthy

Carrot, lentil & orange soup

Deliciously spicy – warm up with this fab veggie soup.

Chicken roasted with winter root vegetables

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prosciutto and chicken is a luxurious combination – and this version is good for you as well – high in fibre, vitamin C and folic acid

Courgette & tomato chutney

A chunky and vibrant homemade pickle flavoured with yellow mustard seeds- keep as an accompaniment or present as a gift

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Crunchy cauliflower, apple & blue cheese salad

A tasty combination of crunchy cauliflower, sweet apple and creamy, salty blue cheese

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

Sweet & sticky chicken noodles

Turn your kids into cooking enthusiasts in no time, with this simple recipe for childen aged 5-9