Refried beans

Try this recipe for homemade refried beans. They work equally well as a party dip served with nachos, or as an accompaniment to a larger Tex-Mex-style meal.

Chicken skewers with broad bean hummus

You can swap chickpeas for broad beans to make the hummus, if you prefer. The skewers can also be barbecued if the sun is shining

Gugelhupf

Make our version of the traditional central European cake, gugelhupf. We soak the sultanas in tea to give the sponge lovely flavour and texture

Leftover turkey loaded nachos

Serve these leftover turkey nachos with jalapeños, salsa and soured cream for a relaxed dinner between Christmas and the new year, or a festive movie night

Lemon & raspberry mousse with pistachio & ginger shortbread

Impress dinner guests with this lemon and raspberry mousse. Served with pistachio and ginger shortbread, it’s a great dessert for a dinner party

Ploughman’s sausage rolls

Take inspiration from your favourite pub lunch with these ploughman’s sausage rolls. They’re easy to make and moreish – perfect to take to a picnic or party

Pork stroganoff

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Enjoy our stroganoff for a casual dinner party main. A great go-to dish, we’ve made it with pork and added Dijon mustard and extra mushrooms for more oomph

Cheesy confit garlic bread

Enjoy our cheesy garlic bread as a side dish with your favourite mains. We’ve mellowed out the flavour of the garlic by slowly cooking it in butter first

Nduja lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Update a classic lasagne with the help of nduja which brings extra richness to a family favourite. Enjoy with a fresh green salad on the side

Snickerdoodles

Is your dream cookie crisp on the outside and soft in the middle? If so, these cinnamon biscuits are for you. A classic American bake, they’re popular for a reason