Curried potato pasties

These are delicious warm with salad and chutney or cold, in packed lunches. They can be baked straight from frozen, too

Two-step carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The classic quick, creamy sauce – but made without cream

Roast chicken with couscous & pine nut stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Delicious hot or cold and perfect for a picnic, this stuffed chicken will be a real family favourite

Cheat’s chilli prawn noodles

Versatile, low in fat, and made from storecupboard stables, customise these spicy noodles according to taste – or convenience

Late night pepperoni & pea rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Great for an emergency meal as the ingredients of this spicy sausage recipe are likely to be in your cupboard

Vanilla shortbread dough

Use this dough as the base for biscuits, to eat yourself, or to make as a Christmas gift

Brandy butter ice cream

Throw a fresh spin on a favourite, festive sauce by serving as a sweet and creamy frozen dessert or accompaniment

Special fried rice with prawns & chorizo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A fusion dish that merges Spanish paella with Asian egg fried rice – a great way to get kids to eat vegetables

Soft-boiled egg, bacon & watercress salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked egg with oozing yellow yolk is a brunch staple – this version teams it with watercress

Gingered chicken patties

Mix your chicken with Asian flavours, roll into mini burgers and serve with noodles for one of your five-a-day

Crispy Cajun onion rings

For a simple side, try oven baking breaded onion rings rather than frying to dramatically cut the fat content

Peach & almond slices

A fruity pud is a brilliant way to end a meal – this speedy number can be whipped up in minutes, then cooked while you’re eating your main course