Easy pea & mint soup

This chilled, no-cook dish makes a refreshing starter

Squash, ricotta & sage pasta bake

An impressive but simple veggie main course – perfect with a green salad on the side

Prosciutto-wrapped peaches

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A common dish in Italian restaurants, this is simply mouthwatering. Peaches are in season from August

Christmas poussin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare ahead and pop in the oven when your guests arrive. Perfect if you don’t want to be tied to the kitchen

Bread & walnut sauce

Inspired by Turkish walnut sauce recipe called tarator, this flavoursome sauce has the taste of Christmas

Garlicky tomato pasta

Use your cupboard ingredients for a vegetarian treat for two

Three-in-one braised vegetables

This dish is so handy – while the veg cook, you’re making a tasty stock for the gravy, too

Raspberry & red wine slush with peach salad

This is the perfect light summery pudding, full of intense flavours and low in fat

Broad bean bruschetta

Perfect for a rustic lunch or snack, this posh beans on toast is perfect to impress guests

Garlic beef

A cheap cut of beef transformed into a tender treat