Chocolate & coffee truffle pots

What better way to finish a meal than rich chocolate truffles and coffee? This easy dessert combines the two

Herrings rolled with mustard & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Securing the fillets with cocktail sticks is a neat way of cooking enough fish for four without it being fiddly

Creamed sprouts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Go on, add a touch of crème fraîche and some juicy bacon to your sprouts and give them a wicked edge, it’s Christmas

Ham & tomato Stromboli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This pizza-style bread will feed a crowd for lunch

Quick braised cabbage with pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you don’t fancy Brussels Sprouts at Christmas opt instead for family-friendly Savoy cabbage

Summer pudding trifles

These cute summer trifles combine two raspberry classics and can be made several hours ahead and kept in the fridge

Hot little Christmas cakes

Forgotten to make your Christmas pud? These speedy cakes are the perfect alternative

Baked rabbit & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use rich and tasty rabbit in this paella-like dish – it’s baked for ease, and is spiced with chorizo, paprika and saffron

Warm salad of spring vegetables with griddled lamb

This warm, dressed salad is delicious on its own, but if you need a bit more bite, grilled lamb is the perfect choice

Farmhouse blackberry & apple pie

A comforting pudding using fresh late summer produce