Triple cheese & aubergine lasagne

Fill sheets of pasta with tomato, aubergine and ricotta for a delicious vegetarian main – perfect for feeding a crowd

Ham & cheese croquetas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These tasty, deep-fried bites can be made ahead and frozen, perfect for no-fuss entertaining as part of a party buffet spread

Butternut squash & goat’s cheese spaghetti

Roast squash with garlic until caramelised, then toss with pasta, sage and crumbled goat’s cheese for an easy weeknight dinner

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

Goat’s cheese & olive tapenade spirals

Fill tortilla wraps with tangy soft cheese and black olives, then roll and slice for bite-sized canapés on cocktail sticks

Fruitcake with cheese & apples

The classic combination of apples and cheese is given a lift with thin slices of sweet fruitcake – a great festive party canapé or buffet treat

Cauliflower cheese with walnuts & crumbs

Chunks of cauliflower are smothered in creamy cheese sauce, scattered with bread and walnuts, then crisped in the oven in this classic side dish

Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter pastry – a real Christmas treat

Spiced maple & pecan cheesecake bars

This rich cheesecake is spiced with warming flavours of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg – top with maple syrup and nuts

Passion loaf with coconut cream cheese icing

This cake is a cross between a carrot and a banana cake, with pineapple thrown in for juicy sweetness – a lovely light dessert or teatime treat

Moroccan-spiced cottage pies

Spice up traditional cottage pie with Middle Eastern flavours and add chickpeas to the mashed topping for a more exotic beef mince recipe

Honey & mustard ham hock pie with flaky cheese pastry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Slow-cooked tender ham, potatoes and shallots are enclosed in cheesy cheddar pastry – invest in a pie plate or tin for a crisp base