Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping – a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Monkfish with lemon dressing

Raymond Blanc's monkfish is superbly lemony and finished with almonds and coriander. Swap the dressing for rocket wilted in a little olive oil and water if you prefer

White sauce

Every home cook needs a good béchamel sauce in their repertoire – our step-by-step guide shows how to make a roux and get rid of lumps

Roast salmon with peas, potatoes & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A brilliant all-in-one dish that’s perfect for a Friday night fish supper or summer roast

Creamy baked cauliflower

Think of this as a creamier, richer take on traditional family bake, cauliflower cheese

Spiced bulgur pilaf with fish

Use sustainable white fish in this North African-inspired rice one-pot with harissa and apricot – full of iron, fibre and 2 of your 5 -a-day

Beef & bean hotpot

A hearty one pot meal to satisfy the whole family

Honey-mustard roast chicken with bubble & squeak

Try a twist on the traditional roast chicken with a honey-mustard glaze and bubble & squeak to use up leftover mash

Braised lamb shanks

Lamb shanks are good value, and as each one is a portion, serving is a cinch. You can braise the shanks up to two days ahead

From-the-freezer Yorkies

You can’t have a roast dinner without Yorkshire puddings! These fluffy, crispy beauties can be made ahead and frozen

Spring onion & halloumi bruschetta with carrot & saffron salsa

An interesting new starter idea of fried cheese from Cyprus, crispy toasted sourdough bread and a carrot topping

Pot-roasted pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A true autumnal treat, this pot roast works equally well with partridge, guinea fowl or chicken