Pistachio & cranberry pork pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this extra special pork pie recipe a couple of days ahead, ready to slice into at your festive buffet party

Pork & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Gordon’s delicious pork pie recipe is perfect for a buffet, picnic or grown-up lunch box

Herb-studded roast loin of pork with apple & cider gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Boneless rolled pork with the scored skin will give you lots of delicious crackling – great for Sunday lunch

Ginger beer & tangerine glazed ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This warming ginger beer-spiced ham is great for Christmas entertaining as it’s simple to prepare ahead of time

Slow-roasted pork belly & chicory

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A relaxed roast to feed a crowd – the tender chicory and delicious juices mean you needn’t cook separate veg and gravy

Steamed venison & Port pudding

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Venison works well in a steamed suet pastry pudding, filled with rich red wine gravy and added belly pork

Partridge in cider with apples & celery

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve a partridge as an individual portion for one in this seasonal stew with smoked bacon, Bramley apples, thyme and sage

Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter pastry – a real Christmas treat

Beef fillet with horseradish & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Wrapping this alternative Christmas roast or Sunday dinner in ham adds flavour and protects the meat, resulting in a really tender cut of beef

Chestnut & shallot tatins with mushroom & madeira sauce

Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter