Smoked mackerel pâté with French bread & horseradish

This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes – and it won’t break the bank either

Chicken salad with crisp bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this lovely fresh summer salad as a dinner party centrepiece

Peach & redcurrant sour cream ring

This easy cake is perfect for afternoon tea with friends

Prawn cakes with coriander sambal

A starter or nibble inspired by South Africa, with a hint of inspiration from India. It’s low fat too

Chocolate orange & Grand Marnier truffle cake

This naughty pudding is the perfect way to use up all those Christmas Chocolate Oranges. A definite winner

Vegetable tagine with almond & chickpea couscous

A take on a traditional Moroccan dish, this quick tagine will have you thinking of Arabian nights

Mexican chilli chicken

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A great spicy supper that can be made in advance

Salmon & fennel en croute with watercress sauce

The perfect way to serve pastry for a light but filling meal

Soy roast duck with hoisin gravy

Tender duck breasts with subtle Chinese spice, finished with a ginger-infused oriental gravy

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