Creamy chicken soup

There’s something restorative and satisfying about a homemade chicken soup

Oriental pork balls in hoisin broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Low in calories and cheap to make, these Chinese flavoured meatballs are served in a clear and nourishing broth with plenty of veg

Faggots with onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Made from pork shoulder and pigs liver, meatball-like faggots are a blast from the thrifty past – serve with mashed potatoes

Country terrine with black pepper & thyme

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rustic terrine with French toasts makes an excellent starter for a special meal and it costs very little to make

Sweet chilli bangers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy way to turn sausages into something special. Use the sweet, sticky sauce to marinate chicken drumsticks, too

Rare beef with mustard Yorkshires

Roast beef is always an impressive dish to bring to the table, make it extra special with Sara Buenfeld’s recipe

Sticky hot dog jackets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Hot dogs for the perfect holiday supper

Toad-in-the-hole with red onions & thyme batter

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A low-fat version of a warming, comforting classic

Jerk pork with rice & beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A speedy version of a Jamaican pork jerk favourite – loads of flavour, not too spicy

Home-style lamb curry

Storecupboard spices along with puréed onions, garlic and ginger create an authentic flavour in this tender lamb curry that's rich in iron and 2 of your 5-a-day